Sunday, February 28, 2010
AC Milan 3-1 Atalanta: Pato double and injuried
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Alexandre Pato performed brilliantly with scored twice to help AC Milan 3-1 win over Atalanta on Sunday (28.2.2010) in advanced Serie-A. However, only lasted Pato glories in the first round because in the second half Brazilian player was injured and had to be replaced Ignazio Abate.
Pato looks serious injury because he was not able to walk out of the park so that should ditandu by the medical team. This would be a serious blow for the "I Rossoneri", if Pato had to rest a long time.
In the 78th minute, Pato was doing sprints suddenly fell in the middle of the field. He groaned in pain immediately. Suddenly her friends immediately shocked. Seeing this, Leonardo Pato pulled out for fear that he suffered serious injury.
For Milan, winning is still putting them in second place with 54 points, four loggerheads from Inter Milan who are on it.
Entertain Atalanta, Milan since the beginning immediately lowered his best squad, including front-line trio of death "I Rossoneri" of Ronaldinho, Pato and Marco Borriello. Marek Jankulovski who have long disappeared back into the main squad replace Milan Luca Antonini.
Liabilities to win Inter Milan in order to suppress the motivation for the team itself is Leonardo squad. Pressure continues pressure for Andrea Pirlo et al. Atalanta itself lasted only practical, and relying on counter-offensive through Cristiano Doni.
Goal of the public waiting for the San Siro last came in minute 29. Ronadinho located on the left side sending the ball into the piercing Jankulovski in the penalty box, the player from the Czech Republic give feedback directly to the front pull Atalanta goal. Pato, who was waiting snatched by a loud gunshot. 1-0 to Milan.
Excellent one goal, Milan squad not reduce the pressure. The result, in 41 minutes again Pato showed sharpness in front of the opponent's goal. Feedback-controlled pull Pato Ronaldinho successfully passing Consigli, without a doubt that Brazilian players are cheating the ball straight into the goal Atalanta. 2-0 score lasted for Milan until the first half ended.
At the beginning of the second half, "I Rossoneri" which has excellent two goals to reduce the pressure. As a result, Cristiano Doni et al managed to minimize them through a goal behind Valdes in the 55th minute. Through a quick counter-attack, Valdes ball from midfield over David Beckham and Daniele Bonera, before finally conquering Christian Abbiati.
Gol Atalanta Milan seemed to wake the troops. Leonardo was directly instructed to return foster children Atalanta pressing defense. The result, in 61 minutes "I Rossoneri" get a penalty after Daniele Bonera violated the forbidden box. Ronaldinho is advanced as the executor failed to complete the task, after the ball hit driven Consigli. Lucky, Marco Borriello reacted quickly and grabbed the ball into the goal Atalanta, 3-1.
Until the end of the match score remained 3-1 for Milan.
Lineup:
AC Milan: Abbiati; Thiago Silva, Nesta, Jankulovski, Bonera; Pirlo, Ambrosini (Gattuso 66), Beckham; Ronaldinho, Borriello (Huntelaar 74), Pato (Abate 80)
Atalanta: Consigli; Manfredini, Bianco, Bellini, Garics; De Ascentis (Volpi 67), Padoin, Valdes, Pinto (Ceravolo 42); Tiribocchi (Chevanton 76), Doni
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Pato looks serious injury because he was not able to walk out of the park so that should ditandu by the medical team. This would be a serious blow for the "I Rossoneri", if Pato had to rest a long time.
In the 78th minute, Pato was doing sprints suddenly fell in the middle of the field. He groaned in pain immediately. Suddenly her friends immediately shocked. Seeing this, Leonardo Pato pulled out for fear that he suffered serious injury.
For Milan, winning is still putting them in second place with 54 points, four loggerheads from Inter Milan who are on it.
Entertain Atalanta, Milan since the beginning immediately lowered his best squad, including front-line trio of death "I Rossoneri" of Ronaldinho, Pato and Marco Borriello. Marek Jankulovski who have long disappeared back into the main squad replace Milan Luca Antonini.
Liabilities to win Inter Milan in order to suppress the motivation for the team itself is Leonardo squad. Pressure continues pressure for Andrea Pirlo et al. Atalanta itself lasted only practical, and relying on counter-offensive through Cristiano Doni.
Goal of the public waiting for the San Siro last came in minute 29. Ronadinho located on the left side sending the ball into the piercing Jankulovski in the penalty box, the player from the Czech Republic give feedback directly to the front pull Atalanta goal. Pato, who was waiting snatched by a loud gunshot. 1-0 to Milan.
Excellent one goal, Milan squad not reduce the pressure. The result, in 41 minutes again Pato showed sharpness in front of the opponent's goal. Feedback-controlled pull Pato Ronaldinho successfully passing Consigli, without a doubt that Brazilian players are cheating the ball straight into the goal Atalanta. 2-0 score lasted for Milan until the first half ended.
At the beginning of the second half, "I Rossoneri" which has excellent two goals to reduce the pressure. As a result, Cristiano Doni et al managed to minimize them through a goal behind Valdes in the 55th minute. Through a quick counter-attack, Valdes ball from midfield over David Beckham and Daniele Bonera, before finally conquering Christian Abbiati.
Gol Atalanta Milan seemed to wake the troops. Leonardo was directly instructed to return foster children Atalanta pressing defense. The result, in 61 minutes "I Rossoneri" get a penalty after Daniele Bonera violated the forbidden box. Ronaldinho is advanced as the executor failed to complete the task, after the ball hit driven Consigli. Lucky, Marco Borriello reacted quickly and grabbed the ball into the goal Atalanta, 3-1.
Until the end of the match score remained 3-1 for Milan.
Lineup:
AC Milan: Abbiati; Thiago Silva, Nesta, Jankulovski, Bonera; Pirlo, Ambrosini (Gattuso 66), Beckham; Ronaldinho, Borriello (Huntelaar 74), Pato (Abate 80)
Atalanta: Consigli; Manfredini, Bianco, Bellini, Garics; De Ascentis (Volpi 67), Padoin, Valdes, Pinto (Ceravolo 42); Tiribocchi (Chevanton 76), Doni
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Udinese 2-3 Intermilan: Balotelli thunder strike
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Could inconvenience, Inter Milan finally got up and bowed his host Udinese, 3-2, in advanced Serie-A, Sunday (28.2.2010).
The victory was made to distance from Inter Milan at the same time a 3-1 win over Atalanta. Inter are now collecting the value of 58 or permanent four-point lead over AC Milan.
Udinese hosts immediately kicked and tried to confuse the defense Inter Milan at the party was not accompanied by coach Jose Mourinho. Effort was not wasted because Udinese 1-0 while the match winner just two minutes walk. Simone Pepe properly utilize feedback Antonio Di Natale, and then kick your right leg who conquered the Inter goalkeeper, Julio Cesar.
Unfortunately, Udinese game less consistent. Meanwhile, Inter hurried up and kept pressing. In the 6th minute, Mario Balotelli was successfully equalized. Utilizing feedback Douglas Maicon, kick right foot Balotelli could break into a guarded Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic. The score became 1-1.
After the equalizer, Inter managed to master the game more. International pressure is apparently more difficult for defense Udinese. In fact, in the 21st minute, Inter turned excel. Maicon break Udinese goalkeeper with his right foot from a narrow angle, after using bait Goran Pandev.
Inter continued to press. In the 45th minute, turn to Diego Milito added a 3-1 advantage Inter. He did kick the right foot by using the feedback telling Balotelli. This goal closed the first half.
Entering the second half, the host tried to press in order not to keep left. Their efforts troublesome enough Inter Milan defense.
Juventus had to come back to help defense. However, he only made a mistake. Balotelli did hand ball in the forbidden box in the 52nd minute to Inter Milan got a penalty punishment. Antonio Di Natale, who became executor, with a good beat goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Score to 2-3.
Do not want to lose the victory, Inter tried to master the game and kept pressing. Several times the players maneuver defense endanger Udinese Inter. However, tight rear Inter hosts make trouble breaking.
In the 87th minute, Samuel Eto'o has a golden opportunity. Eto'o got nice feedback from Maicon. He was immediately cut him off with his right foot, but still wide of the goal.
In the injury time, Inter continue to try to suppress. However, the players accumulate more Udinese in their own defense so that Inter can only be approached, but always failed to dismantle the defense. However, Inter finally able to secure the victory with a score of 3-2.
Lineup
Udinese: Samir Handanovic, 22, 13-Andrea Coda, Lukovic 24-Alexander, 2-Christian Zapata, 14-Paolo Sammarco (27-Alexandre Geijo 79), 88-Gokhan Inler, 26-Giovanni Pasquale (20-Kwadwo Asamoah 64) , 4-Juan Cuadrado, 10-Antonio Di Natale, 11-Alexis Sanchez, 7-Simone Pepe.
Inter Milan: 12-Julio Cesar, 8-Thiago Motta, 6-Ferreira Lucio, 4-Javier
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The victory was made to distance from Inter Milan at the same time a 3-1 win over Atalanta. Inter are now collecting the value of 58 or permanent four-point lead over AC Milan.
Udinese hosts immediately kicked and tried to confuse the defense Inter Milan at the party was not accompanied by coach Jose Mourinho. Effort was not wasted because Udinese 1-0 while the match winner just two minutes walk. Simone Pepe properly utilize feedback Antonio Di Natale, and then kick your right leg who conquered the Inter goalkeeper, Julio Cesar.
Unfortunately, Udinese game less consistent. Meanwhile, Inter hurried up and kept pressing. In the 6th minute, Mario Balotelli was successfully equalized. Utilizing feedback Douglas Maicon, kick right foot Balotelli could break into a guarded Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic. The score became 1-1.
After the equalizer, Inter managed to master the game more. International pressure is apparently more difficult for defense Udinese. In fact, in the 21st minute, Inter turned excel. Maicon break Udinese goalkeeper with his right foot from a narrow angle, after using bait Goran Pandev.
Inter continued to press. In the 45th minute, turn to Diego Milito added a 3-1 advantage Inter. He did kick the right foot by using the feedback telling Balotelli. This goal closed the first half.
Entering the second half, the host tried to press in order not to keep left. Their efforts troublesome enough Inter Milan defense.
Juventus had to come back to help defense. However, he only made a mistake. Balotelli did hand ball in the forbidden box in the 52nd minute to Inter Milan got a penalty punishment. Antonio Di Natale, who became executor, with a good beat goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Score to 2-3.
Do not want to lose the victory, Inter tried to master the game and kept pressing. Several times the players maneuver defense endanger Udinese Inter. However, tight rear Inter hosts make trouble breaking.
In the 87th minute, Samuel Eto'o has a golden opportunity. Eto'o got nice feedback from Maicon. He was immediately cut him off with his right foot, but still wide of the goal.
In the injury time, Inter continue to try to suppress. However, the players accumulate more Udinese in their own defense so that Inter can only be approached, but always failed to dismantle the defense. However, Inter finally able to secure the victory with a score of 3-2.
Lineup
Udinese: Samir Handanovic, 22, 13-Andrea Coda, Lukovic 24-Alexander, 2-Christian Zapata, 14-Paolo Sammarco (27-Alexandre Geijo 79), 88-Gokhan Inler, 26-Giovanni Pasquale (20-Kwadwo Asamoah 64) , 4-Juan Cuadrado, 10-Antonio Di Natale, 11-Alexis Sanchez, 7-Simone Pepe.
Inter Milan: 12-Julio Cesar, 8-Thiago Motta, 6-Ferreira Lucio, 4-Javier
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Liverpool 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Gerrard-Torres score
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Liverpool coach, Rafael Benitez, grateful to play a duet back Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard. Both players are always making a difference in the game "The Reds".
Torres and Gerrard had just become decisive victory as Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers on Sunday (28.2.2010). Torres missed the previous five-week injury, so his presence is expected to produce victory and it was proven last night. "If Gerrard and Fernando (Torres) played well, they always can make a difference," Benitez said after the game that ended with the score 2-1.
Torres Benitez decided to play for another striker, David N'Gog, has been playing full-time "The Reds" colors to Unirea Urziceni, Friday (26/2/2010). The Spanish striker was in fact not fully fit to play 90 minutes so strongly affected his physical condition.
"It's not a difficult decision to play Torres. We need a threat on the front lines. In addition, David N'Gog has played 90 minutes in the previous game," added Rafa - Benitez calls. "Torres was fine today. He was very tired at the end of the match but she kept trying, especially in the first round. In the second half he was having trouble because his physical yet optimal."
Regarding the game against Rovers, Benitez felt his side deserved three points won for best play. "I think we deserved to win. We're trying to play good football even though sometimes difficult. However, we managed to score two goals and win," added the coach.
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Torres and Gerrard had just become decisive victory as Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers on Sunday (28.2.2010). Torres missed the previous five-week injury, so his presence is expected to produce victory and it was proven last night. "If Gerrard and Fernando (Torres) played well, they always can make a difference," Benitez said after the game that ended with the score 2-1.
Torres Benitez decided to play for another striker, David N'Gog, has been playing full-time "The Reds" colors to Unirea Urziceni, Friday (26/2/2010). The Spanish striker was in fact not fully fit to play 90 minutes so strongly affected his physical condition.
"It's not a difficult decision to play Torres. We need a threat on the front lines. In addition, David N'Gog has played 90 minutes in the previous game," added Rafa - Benitez calls. "Torres was fine today. He was very tired at the end of the match but she kept trying, especially in the first round. In the second half he was having trouble because his physical yet optimal."
Regarding the game against Rovers, Benitez felt his side deserved three points won for best play. "I think we deserved to win. We're trying to play good football even though sometimes difficult. However, we managed to score two goals and win," added the coach.
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Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Everton: Pavlyuchenko scores continous
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Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 win over Everton in Premier League duel, Sunday (28.2.2010). With a collection of 49 points and 23 goals a surplus, they are entitled to up to fourth position shifts Manchester City.
The results were fair enough considering Tottenham did appear aggressive and dominant since the early minutes. In the first ten minutes alone, they are able to create two golden opportunities, without even threatened penetration.
It did not take long for Tottenham to see the good work goals to fruition. Right in the eleventh minute, they managed to beat the visitors thanks Roman Pavlyuchenko scored. Utilizing feedback Jermaine Defoe, Pavlyuchenko strikes the ball into the goalkeeper Tim Howard.
Everton had tried to respond through Yakubu and Steven Pienaar. However, Everton could not yet leveled, widened the distance be Tottenham 2-0 thanks to Luca Modric goal at minute 28. Utilizing feedback Niko Kranjcar, Modric scored the ball in the middle of the Everton goal.
Goal is to make the game even more heat. Both sides involved in the threats to each other, which unfortunately did not produce a goal until the break.
Entering the second half, Everton took the initiative to attack. They also managed to build a better co-ordination game and poured some serious threat to the Tottenham goal.
Almost without barriers, Everton and mengkis managed a 1-2 margin thanks to a goal Yakubu in the 55th minute. From the middle of the penalty box, Yakubu managed to reach the bait menyepaknya Jack Rodwell and into the lower left corner of goalkeeper Gomes.
Do not want to lose the moment, Everton consistent flow to the heart attack host defense. However, Tottenham react quickly to improve the quality midfield to thwart the attack and take over the game.
As the fight entered the 70th minute, Tottenham have again dominated the game. In addition, they are also able to drain a dangerous threat to Howard's goal through Vedran Corluka and Niko Kranjcar. However, Howard managed to deflect.
Unexpectedly, Everton suddenly loosen the defense and launched a vigorous onslaught, which almost led to goals from Landon Londovan feet. Unfortunately, his shot still deviating from the target.
Despite failing, Donovan actions inspire Everton to go back up to avoid defeat. Rely on the wings game, they kept pushing Tottenham defense. Unfortunately, their hard work had failed to turn up to 1-2 behind a long whistle. (*)
Lineup:
Tottenham: Gomes; Bale, Bassong, Dawson, Corluka; Modric, Palacios, Huddlestone (Kaboul 53), Kranjcar; Defoe (Gudjohnsen 71), Pavlyuchenko (Crouch 82)
Everton: Howard; Baines, Distin, Heitinga, Neville; Pienaae, Arteta, Osman (Jagielka 45), Anichebe (Donovan 63); Rodwell (81 Vaughan); Yakubu
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The results were fair enough considering Tottenham did appear aggressive and dominant since the early minutes. In the first ten minutes alone, they are able to create two golden opportunities, without even threatened penetration.
It did not take long for Tottenham to see the good work goals to fruition. Right in the eleventh minute, they managed to beat the visitors thanks Roman Pavlyuchenko scored. Utilizing feedback Jermaine Defoe, Pavlyuchenko strikes the ball into the goalkeeper Tim Howard.
Everton had tried to respond through Yakubu and Steven Pienaar. However, Everton could not yet leveled, widened the distance be Tottenham 2-0 thanks to Luca Modric goal at minute 28. Utilizing feedback Niko Kranjcar, Modric scored the ball in the middle of the Everton goal.
Goal is to make the game even more heat. Both sides involved in the threats to each other, which unfortunately did not produce a goal until the break.
Entering the second half, Everton took the initiative to attack. They also managed to build a better co-ordination game and poured some serious threat to the Tottenham goal.
Almost without barriers, Everton and mengkis managed a 1-2 margin thanks to a goal Yakubu in the 55th minute. From the middle of the penalty box, Yakubu managed to reach the bait menyepaknya Jack Rodwell and into the lower left corner of goalkeeper Gomes.
Do not want to lose the moment, Everton consistent flow to the heart attack host defense. However, Tottenham react quickly to improve the quality midfield to thwart the attack and take over the game.
As the fight entered the 70th minute, Tottenham have again dominated the game. In addition, they are also able to drain a dangerous threat to Howard's goal through Vedran Corluka and Niko Kranjcar. However, Howard managed to deflect.
Unexpectedly, Everton suddenly loosen the defense and launched a vigorous onslaught, which almost led to goals from Landon Londovan feet. Unfortunately, his shot still deviating from the target.
Despite failing, Donovan actions inspire Everton to go back up to avoid defeat. Rely on the wings game, they kept pushing Tottenham defense. Unfortunately, their hard work had failed to turn up to 1-2 behind a long whistle. (*)
Lineup:
Tottenham: Gomes; Bale, Bassong, Dawson, Corluka; Modric, Palacios, Huddlestone (Kaboul 53), Kranjcar; Defoe (Gudjohnsen 71), Pavlyuchenko (Crouch 82)
Everton: Howard; Baines, Distin, Heitinga, Neville; Pienaae, Arteta, Osman (Jagielka 45), Anichebe (Donovan 63); Rodwell (81 Vaughan); Yakubu
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Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United: Rooney brilliant header
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Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, look impressive and decisive victory scored his team 2-1 over Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final on Sunday (1/3/2010).
MU was the first title in 2009-2010 season after thrown from the FA Cup. Now, Manchester lives chasing the Premier League title and Champions League that has enough open opportunities.
Aston Villa had led the first round. They get a gift penalty after Nemanja Vidic dropped Gabriel Agbonlahor in the 5th minute. James Milner appeared to be the executioner who netted success, and produce 1-0.
However, Villa had long celebrated the goal quickly. Seven minutes later, Michael Owen had scored a reply. Owen managed to get feedback from Dimitar Berbatov. Failed hard driven shots goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
Balanced situation made more bitter fight. Both teams appeared determined to play in a fast tempo. However, no one lead in the first round after a 1-1 score stood until halftime.
Entering the second half, Rooney is in replacing Owen appear violent. He immediately gave a threat to the Villa goal. Unfortunately, hard shot from 30 meters distance of the shot produced only net.
MU attack power even more sharply when Rooney went. Cooperation with Berbatov Rooney often make Friedel had to fall up to save the goal. In minute 53, Berbatov send a short feedback to Rooney. However, had not shot, Colin managed to steal the ball from Rooney's foot.
New Rooney hard work to fruition in the 76th minute. He managed to rip goalkeeper Friedel managed to accumulate feedback after Antonio Valencia with brilliant header. This results in a score 2-1.
Villa immediately respond quickly these goals. They increasingly threaten the goalkeeper Kuszczak diligent. Not only that, Coach Villa also include John Carew replacing Cuellar. In the 82nd minute, Villa almost scored a reply from Collins action. Unfortunately, Kuszczak had brushed it off. Villa were trying to maximize the remaining eight minutes. However, their efforts have not resulted to fight over. Villa also had to give victory to the MU.
Lineup:
Aston Villa: Friedel; Cuellar (Carew 79), Collins, Dunne, Warnock; Ashley Young, Milner, Petrov, Downing, Heskey, Agbonlahor.
Manchester United: Kuszczak; Rafael (Neville 66), Vidic, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick, Park (Gibson 87); Owen (Rooney 43), Berbatov.
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MU was the first title in 2009-2010 season after thrown from the FA Cup. Now, Manchester lives chasing the Premier League title and Champions League that has enough open opportunities.
Aston Villa had led the first round. They get a gift penalty after Nemanja Vidic dropped Gabriel Agbonlahor in the 5th minute. James Milner appeared to be the executioner who netted success, and produce 1-0.
However, Villa had long celebrated the goal quickly. Seven minutes later, Michael Owen had scored a reply. Owen managed to get feedback from Dimitar Berbatov. Failed hard driven shots goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
Balanced situation made more bitter fight. Both teams appeared determined to play in a fast tempo. However, no one lead in the first round after a 1-1 score stood until halftime.
Entering the second half, Rooney is in replacing Owen appear violent. He immediately gave a threat to the Villa goal. Unfortunately, hard shot from 30 meters distance of the shot produced only net.
MU attack power even more sharply when Rooney went. Cooperation with Berbatov Rooney often make Friedel had to fall up to save the goal. In minute 53, Berbatov send a short feedback to Rooney. However, had not shot, Colin managed to steal the ball from Rooney's foot.
New Rooney hard work to fruition in the 76th minute. He managed to rip goalkeeper Friedel managed to accumulate feedback after Antonio Valencia with brilliant header. This results in a score 2-1.
Villa immediately respond quickly these goals. They increasingly threaten the goalkeeper Kuszczak diligent. Not only that, Coach Villa also include John Carew replacing Cuellar. In the 82nd minute, Villa almost scored a reply from Collins action. Unfortunately, Kuszczak had brushed it off. Villa were trying to maximize the remaining eight minutes. However, their efforts have not resulted to fight over. Villa also had to give victory to the MU.
Lineup:
Aston Villa: Friedel; Cuellar (Carew 79), Collins, Dunne, Warnock; Ashley Young, Milner, Petrov, Downing, Heskey, Agbonlahor.
Manchester United: Kuszczak; Rafael (Neville 66), Vidic, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Fletcher, Carrick, Park (Gibson 87); Owen (Rooney 43), Berbatov.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Barcelona 2-1 Malaga: Pedro thunder strikes
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Lionel Messi scored the goal brought Barcelona Malaga won 2-1, Saturday (27/2/2010). Barca went back to the top of the Primera Division league standings and moved Real Madrid.
It took 84 minutes for the hosts to win the match. Despite winning the first 69 minutes, "Blaugrana" at risk of losing points because of Malaga had evened the score at minute 81.
Barcelona dominated the game really since the first round. Was seen from the statistics record 81 percent mastery of the ball. Malaga did not really move. Victor Obinna et al practically only lasted a total order not conceded a goal keeping.
Nevertheless, it was not easy for your favorite team "Los Cules" to break down the visitor's goal. Barca able scores only three shots on goal Malaga through Andres Iniesta, Xavi, and Messi. Malaga goalkeeper, Gustavo Munua, must get thumbs-up for all the blessings he ripped a shot that failed to net.
In the second half, "El Barca" still remains dominant. Xavi and Iniesta endless supply flow to the heart of the defense sphere Malaga. At 52 minutes Messi managed to pull the bait headed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, again the ball had anticipated well by Munua.
Carles Puyol and his colleagues then tried to kick-kick from outside the penalty box. The strategy was successful. Pedro makes the shot harder Camp Nou stadium roared to greet the opening goal. Iniesta almost double the advantage on 76 minutes. Unfortunately, the kick hit the goalpost.
Audience roar stopped when Valmiro Lopes Rocha Valdo aka successfully evened the score at minute 81. However, Iniesta movement which split into the early defense against the creation of both Barca goals. Iniesta then gave the ball to Dani Alves and Messi forwarded to. With his touch, Argentina striker's successful opponent nets thrilling.
Lineup
Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Puyol, Maxwel, Alves; Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi; Pedro (Bojan 86), Ibrahimovic, Messi
Malaga: Munua, Robson, Stepanov (Gomez 17), Caturla (Valdo 45), Manolo; Toribio, Juanito, Obinna, Baha; Duda, Fernando
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It took 84 minutes for the hosts to win the match. Despite winning the first 69 minutes, "Blaugrana" at risk of losing points because of Malaga had evened the score at minute 81.
Barcelona dominated the game really since the first round. Was seen from the statistics record 81 percent mastery of the ball. Malaga did not really move. Victor Obinna et al practically only lasted a total order not conceded a goal keeping.
Nevertheless, it was not easy for your favorite team "Los Cules" to break down the visitor's goal. Barca able scores only three shots on goal Malaga through Andres Iniesta, Xavi, and Messi. Malaga goalkeeper, Gustavo Munua, must get thumbs-up for all the blessings he ripped a shot that failed to net.
In the second half, "El Barca" still remains dominant. Xavi and Iniesta endless supply flow to the heart of the defense sphere Malaga. At 52 minutes Messi managed to pull the bait headed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, again the ball had anticipated well by Munua.
Carles Puyol and his colleagues then tried to kick-kick from outside the penalty box. The strategy was successful. Pedro makes the shot harder Camp Nou stadium roared to greet the opening goal. Iniesta almost double the advantage on 76 minutes. Unfortunately, the kick hit the goalpost.
Audience roar stopped when Valmiro Lopes Rocha Valdo aka successfully evened the score at minute 81. However, Iniesta movement which split into the early defense against the creation of both Barca goals. Iniesta then gave the ball to Dani Alves and Messi forwarded to. With his touch, Argentina striker's successful opponent nets thrilling.
Lineup
Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Puyol, Maxwel, Alves; Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi; Pedro (Bojan 86), Ibrahimovic, Messi
Malaga: Munua, Robson, Stepanov (Gomez 17), Caturla (Valdo 45), Manolo; Toribio, Juanito, Obinna, Baha; Duda, Fernando
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Tenerife 1-5 Real Madrid: Higuain impressive
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Gonzalo Higuain impressive performances led the Real Madid the top of the league La Liga Primera Division, shifting Barcelona, after slaughtering Tenerife hosts 5-1, Saturday (27/2/2010).
Higuain performed brilliantly with the first two goals contributed Madrid and made one assists in the match. Thanks to this victory, Madrid is now perched at the top with 59 points, winning by one point over "El Barca". Barcelona itself was about to play against Malaga after Madrid finished playing.
In the game, "El Real" directly managed to dominate the match. Kubu Bernabeu has 59 percent control of the ball. Madrid midfield Xabi Alonso command and Lassana Diarra to control the game. Trio Ricardo Kaka, Gonzalo Higuain, and Cristiano Ronaldo raced straight from the early minutes.
Aware of the power of a strong attack Madrid, Tenerife put a lot of players in the back to strengthen their defenses. However, the effort failed after the 29 minute break goal Higuain managed Tenerife. Marcello feedback from the left wing was completed Higuain shot well over the left leg.
Excellent one goal, Manuel Pallegrini instruct his foster children to not reduce the pressure on Tenerife. This strategy proved successful because in 42 minutes again goalkeeper Sergio Higuain Aragoneses break through shots. Score 2-0 to Madrid last until the first half ended.
In the second half, Madrid surprised by quick goals Tenerife. New one minute the referee blew the whistle the game started, the public cheered as the host Ayoze Garcia has succeeded in creating goals for their favorite team. This goal instantly makes surprise Madrid players.
However, did not take long for Madrid players to get up. In the 48th minute, Kaka Madrid enlarge excellence after receiving feedback from Higuain. Superior 3-1, Madrid getting the upper hand. But, they began reducing pressure on the camp host.
Conversely, Tenerife who would not shy in front of his own supporters began to dare to attack the defense commanded Madrid Sergio Ramos. However, the courage to be paid Tenerife expensive because in the 80th minute Cristiano Ronaldo returned to add the benefits of "El Real" from the spot. At the end of the match, Raul Gonzalez Madrid to complete the 5-1 victory.
Lineup
Tenerife: Aragoneses; Luna, Martinez, Sicilia, Bertran; Ricardinho, Richi (Dinei 68), MartÃnez (Ramos 61), Alfaro; Ayoze, Lorite
Real Madrid: Casillas, Garay, Albiol, Marcelo, Ramos; Alonso (Diarra 83), Granero (Van der Vaart 75), Diarra; Kaka, Higuain (Raul 78), Ronaldo
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Higuain performed brilliantly with the first two goals contributed Madrid and made one assists in the match. Thanks to this victory, Madrid is now perched at the top with 59 points, winning by one point over "El Barca". Barcelona itself was about to play against Malaga after Madrid finished playing.
In the game, "El Real" directly managed to dominate the match. Kubu Bernabeu has 59 percent control of the ball. Madrid midfield Xabi Alonso command and Lassana Diarra to control the game. Trio Ricardo Kaka, Gonzalo Higuain, and Cristiano Ronaldo raced straight from the early minutes.
Aware of the power of a strong attack Madrid, Tenerife put a lot of players in the back to strengthen their defenses. However, the effort failed after the 29 minute break goal Higuain managed Tenerife. Marcello feedback from the left wing was completed Higuain shot well over the left leg.
Excellent one goal, Manuel Pallegrini instruct his foster children to not reduce the pressure on Tenerife. This strategy proved successful because in 42 minutes again goalkeeper Sergio Higuain Aragoneses break through shots. Score 2-0 to Madrid last until the first half ended.
In the second half, Madrid surprised by quick goals Tenerife. New one minute the referee blew the whistle the game started, the public cheered as the host Ayoze Garcia has succeeded in creating goals for their favorite team. This goal instantly makes surprise Madrid players.
However, did not take long for Madrid players to get up. In the 48th minute, Kaka Madrid enlarge excellence after receiving feedback from Higuain. Superior 3-1, Madrid getting the upper hand. But, they began reducing pressure on the camp host.
Conversely, Tenerife who would not shy in front of his own supporters began to dare to attack the defense commanded Madrid Sergio Ramos. However, the courage to be paid Tenerife expensive because in the 80th minute Cristiano Ronaldo returned to add the benefits of "El Real" from the spot. At the end of the match, Raul Gonzalez Madrid to complete the 5-1 victory.
Lineup
Tenerife: Aragoneses; Luna, Martinez, Sicilia, Bertran; Ricardinho, Richi (Dinei 68), MartÃnez (Ramos 61), Alfaro; Ayoze, Lorite
Real Madrid: Casillas, Garay, Albiol, Marcelo, Ramos; Alonso (Diarra 83), Granero (Van der Vaart 75), Diarra; Kaka, Higuain (Raul 78), Ronaldo
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Stoke City 1-3 Arsenal: Ramsey broken leg
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Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, had broken his right leg due ditekel Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross, in a duel Premier League, Saturday (27/2/2010). According to British media predictions, Ramsey could not be recovered until the end of the season.
Injury occurred in the 66th minute. No obvious what happened because the events happened so quickly. Star Sports is broadcasting live events do not repeat it, because it was so horrible. Because, right leg broken Ramsey suffered what looked like Eduardo. The atmosphere is tense clearly illustrated by the faces of players Arsenal.Cesc Fabregas and Thomas Vermaelen simply shut away to keep from crying and upset.
Shawcross himself looked so unsteady when he walked off the field. According to the match commentator, it was not because he received a red card from referee Peter Walton, but because he did not think the offense have been fatal.
Both players and supporters of Stoke also show empathy. None of them protested the referee's decision or grouchy. In addition, when Ramsey was carried using a stretcher to an ambulance, supporting host stood and applauded.
Glimpses of events that are not really clear it, turn back memories of similar incidents which happen to Arsenal striker, Eduardo, when violated Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor in February 2008 ago. Eduardo was restored in February 2009.
So far, there has been no explanation nothing from Arsenal. However, through his official website, Arsenal promised to announce a state Ramsey, soon after doctors confirmed his condition. However, according to Sky Sports, referring to cases that had befallen Eduardo, Ramsey for the slim chance of recovering more quickly than Eduardo first.
Reflecting the case of Eduardo, the length of the recovery process does not come from things or medical techniques, but mentally. Eduardo had even thought of retirement because of the difficulty removing the shadow of horror.
Ramsey hopefully recover soon and get his confidence back. Not merely for the sake of personal careers or Arsenal, but so that the image of English football which does not turn into competitive football barbarians.
Lineup:
Stoke: Sorensen; Wilkinson, Faye (Collins 60), Shawcross, Huth; Pugh, Whitehead (Lawrence 78), Whelan, Delap; Sidibe, Fuller (Tuncay 80)
Arsenal: Almunia, Clichy, Vermaelen, Campbell, Sagna; Nasri (Eduardo 84), Ramsey (Rosicky 70), Song, Eboue (Walcott 75); Fabregas; Bendtner
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Injury occurred in the 66th minute. No obvious what happened because the events happened so quickly. Star Sports is broadcasting live events do not repeat it, because it was so horrible. Because, right leg broken Ramsey suffered what looked like Eduardo. The atmosphere is tense clearly illustrated by the faces of players Arsenal.Cesc Fabregas and Thomas Vermaelen simply shut away to keep from crying and upset.
Shawcross himself looked so unsteady when he walked off the field. According to the match commentator, it was not because he received a red card from referee Peter Walton, but because he did not think the offense have been fatal.
Both players and supporters of Stoke also show empathy. None of them protested the referee's decision or grouchy. In addition, when Ramsey was carried using a stretcher to an ambulance, supporting host stood and applauded.
Glimpses of events that are not really clear it, turn back memories of similar incidents which happen to Arsenal striker, Eduardo, when violated Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor in February 2008 ago. Eduardo was restored in February 2009.
So far, there has been no explanation nothing from Arsenal. However, through his official website, Arsenal promised to announce a state Ramsey, soon after doctors confirmed his condition. However, according to Sky Sports, referring to cases that had befallen Eduardo, Ramsey for the slim chance of recovering more quickly than Eduardo first.
Reflecting the case of Eduardo, the length of the recovery process does not come from things or medical techniques, but mentally. Eduardo had even thought of retirement because of the difficulty removing the shadow of horror.
Ramsey hopefully recover soon and get his confidence back. Not merely for the sake of personal careers or Arsenal, but so that the image of English football which does not turn into competitive football barbarians.
Lineup:
Stoke: Sorensen; Wilkinson, Faye (Collins 60), Shawcross, Huth; Pugh, Whitehead (Lawrence 78), Whelan, Delap; Sidibe, Fuller (Tuncay 80)
Arsenal: Almunia, Clichy, Vermaelen, Campbell, Sagna; Nasri (Eduardo 84), Ramsey (Rosicky 70), Song, Eboue (Walcott 75); Fabregas; Bendtner
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Chelsea 2-4 Manchester City: Tevez,Bellamy glorious finish
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Witnessed around 40 thousand spectators, the rate undefeated at home to Chelsea, Stamford Bridge, finally stopped. Day should be special enough for Didier Drogba, John Terry and Joe Cole had turned into mourning.
Chelsea avoid defeat occurred when they were Manchester City's arrival, the team has great ambition to be able to talk a lot in the Premier League this season.
In early action, Chelsea were at top standings and this season has not lost at home to clearly be superior. But when the whistle sounded the end, 41.814 spectators in attendance as a witness for the City 4-2 victory.
Chelsea's defeat to the cage is the first in all competitions since November 2008, as recorded by Reuters. Chelsea is already unbeaten at home during the Premier League party 24 and a total of 38 match in all competitions.
Not only that, 'The Blue' is still at top standings are now increasingly overshadowed by Manchester United in the standings board due to the defeat. Chelsea currently trail in the position to the difference of two points.
This defeat - where Chelsea also have to finish the fight with nine players - unfortunately happened in the time Drogba, Terry and Joe Cole should have a little something to celebrate. All three will record a special achievement in this fight.
Party City is recorded against the official Chelsea website as a start-to-200 Drogba to Chelsea, while Terry and Joe Cole played his 300th party in the Premier League when confronted with the City.
For Terry, the defeat may be more oppressive because of the early fight Wayne Bridge refuse to shake hand, not received. Bridge, a former girlfriend had an affair with Terry, even ball boy companion greeted Terry and then the other Chelsea players.
Line-up:
Chelsea: Hilario, Ivanovic, Carvalho (Kalou '70), Terry, Malouda, Ballack, Mikel (Belletti '60), Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Joe Cole (Sturridge '60).
Man City: Given, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Bridge, Zabaleta, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez (Sylvinho '90), Adam Johnson (Wright Phillips '60).
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Chelsea avoid defeat occurred when they were Manchester City's arrival, the team has great ambition to be able to talk a lot in the Premier League this season.
In early action, Chelsea were at top standings and this season has not lost at home to clearly be superior. But when the whistle sounded the end, 41.814 spectators in attendance as a witness for the City 4-2 victory.
Chelsea's defeat to the cage is the first in all competitions since November 2008, as recorded by Reuters. Chelsea is already unbeaten at home during the Premier League party 24 and a total of 38 match in all competitions.
Not only that, 'The Blue' is still at top standings are now increasingly overshadowed by Manchester United in the standings board due to the defeat. Chelsea currently trail in the position to the difference of two points.
This defeat - where Chelsea also have to finish the fight with nine players - unfortunately happened in the time Drogba, Terry and Joe Cole should have a little something to celebrate. All three will record a special achievement in this fight.
Party City is recorded against the official Chelsea website as a start-to-200 Drogba to Chelsea, while Terry and Joe Cole played his 300th party in the Premier League when confronted with the City.
For Terry, the defeat may be more oppressive because of the early fight Wayne Bridge refuse to shake hand, not received. Bridge, a former girlfriend had an affair with Terry, even ball boy companion greeted Terry and then the other Chelsea players.
Line-up:
Chelsea: Hilario, Ivanovic, Carvalho (Kalou '70), Terry, Malouda, Ballack, Mikel (Belletti '60), Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Joe Cole (Sturridge '60).
Man City: Given, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Bridge, Zabaleta, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez (Sylvinho '90), Adam Johnson (Wright Phillips '60).
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Stoke City 3-1 Manchester City: Two extra-time strikes
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The Britannia crowd, when their blood is up, can resemble the mob of Madame Guillotine, and Roberto Mancini left the Potteries with choruses of "You're getting sacked in the morning" ringing in those so-sophisticated ears. The tumbril beaters were doubtless premature but the richest club in the country will not have enjoyed going out of the FA Cup to homespun Stoke and after barely two months in charge the Italian is already deemed to be "under pressure".
Mancini had called on his players to match their opponents' fighting spirit but it was Stoke who scored twice in extra-time to book a quarter-final trip to Chelsea on 7 March and Mancini's claims after the game that his team had "played very well and dictated for 80 minutes" will cut no ice with demanding employers who had so little patience with Mark Hughes.
The Mancunians had Emmanuel Adebayor sent off after 82 minutes for lashing out with an arm and catching Ryan Shawcross in the throat but that was no excuse for an embarrassing defeat which leaves them with only a top-four finish in the Premier League to play for in a season which began with such stratospheric hopes.
Stoke were second-best for an hour but opened the scoring through the substitute Dave Kitson after 79 minutes, then shrugged off Craig Bellamy's quick equaliser to settle the issue in the extra half-hour, with a headed goal from Shawcross and a coruscating gem from Tuncay.
The two sides came to the replay in contrasting form. Stoke's attritional football is not to everybody's taste but Tony Pulis has found a method that makes optimum use of limited resources and his team are unbeaten in 2010 - a run that stretches back 11 league and cup matches.
For Mancini, on the other hand, the honeymoon may not be over but it is certainly drawing to a close. After replacing Hughes in December he got off to a flying start, with six wins in his first seven games, but the next eight have produced only two victories and already there are murmurs of discontent with his training methods emanating from the dressing room. The fans were less than chuffed when English football's nouveau riche managed one point from two league fixtures against the paupers of Hull and were well beaten by two of their rivals for a top-four finish, Tottenham and Everton. They will be even more disgruntlednow.
Mancini's team began well enough. The home crowd were still launching into their first rendition of "Delilah" when Adebayor had them gasping with a high-velocity 30-yarder which forced Thomas Sorensen to fly to his right to save. They held their breath again when a clever turn and sprint through the middle by Togo's favourite son unhinged their defence. Fortunately for Stoke, Adebayor's intelligent transference of the ball to Bellamy on his left was wasted by the Welshman's poor first touch. Stoke had their moments, too, but similar shortcomings in the penalty area caused a stalemate which was not broken until the 79th minute.
Then, like overdue buses, the goals came two together. First Kitson exchanged passes with Tuncay before driving past Shay Given, left-footed, from right to left. Then Bellamy beat Sorensen from 12 yards after Adebayor had knocked down Wayne Bridge's left-wing cross.
Into extra-time Stoke were ahead again within five minutes when Rory Delap's trademark long throw from the left was met at the near post by Shawcross, whose header flew past Given and in at the far side. Four minutes later Tuncay made the game safe with an outstanding piece of skill, swaying one way and then the other in a slalom past defenders before scoring with a crisp left-footed finish.
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Mancini had called on his players to match their opponents' fighting spirit but it was Stoke who scored twice in extra-time to book a quarter-final trip to Chelsea on 7 March and Mancini's claims after the game that his team had "played very well and dictated for 80 minutes" will cut no ice with demanding employers who had so little patience with Mark Hughes.
The Mancunians had Emmanuel Adebayor sent off after 82 minutes for lashing out with an arm and catching Ryan Shawcross in the throat but that was no excuse for an embarrassing defeat which leaves them with only a top-four finish in the Premier League to play for in a season which began with such stratospheric hopes.
Stoke were second-best for an hour but opened the scoring through the substitute Dave Kitson after 79 minutes, then shrugged off Craig Bellamy's quick equaliser to settle the issue in the extra half-hour, with a headed goal from Shawcross and a coruscating gem from Tuncay.
The two sides came to the replay in contrasting form. Stoke's attritional football is not to everybody's taste but Tony Pulis has found a method that makes optimum use of limited resources and his team are unbeaten in 2010 - a run that stretches back 11 league and cup matches.
For Mancini, on the other hand, the honeymoon may not be over but it is certainly drawing to a close. After replacing Hughes in December he got off to a flying start, with six wins in his first seven games, but the next eight have produced only two victories and already there are murmurs of discontent with his training methods emanating from the dressing room. The fans were less than chuffed when English football's nouveau riche managed one point from two league fixtures against the paupers of Hull and were well beaten by two of their rivals for a top-four finish, Tottenham and Everton. They will be even more disgruntlednow.
Mancini's team began well enough. The home crowd were still launching into their first rendition of "Delilah" when Adebayor had them gasping with a high-velocity 30-yarder which forced Thomas Sorensen to fly to his right to save. They held their breath again when a clever turn and sprint through the middle by Togo's favourite son unhinged their defence. Fortunately for Stoke, Adebayor's intelligent transference of the ball to Bellamy on his left was wasted by the Welshman's poor first touch. Stoke had their moments, too, but similar shortcomings in the penalty area caused a stalemate which was not broken until the 79th minute.
Then, like overdue buses, the goals came two together. First Kitson exchanged passes with Tuncay before driving past Shay Given, left-footed, from right to left. Then Bellamy beat Sorensen from 12 yards after Adebayor had knocked down Wayne Bridge's left-wing cross.
Into extra-time Stoke were ahead again within five minutes when Rory Delap's trademark long throw from the left was met at the near post by Shawcross, whose header flew past Given and in at the far side. Four minutes later Tuncay made the game safe with an outstanding piece of skill, swaying one way and then the other in a slalom past defenders before scoring with a crisp left-footed finish.
Source: guardian.co.uk
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Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace: Carew double penalties
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The prospect of reaching two Wembley finals in the same season remains alive for Aston Villa but their passage into the last eight of the FA Cup was nothing like as comfortable as Martin O'Neill would have wished. Darren Ambrose's second-half spot-kick threatened to take this fifth-round replay into extra-time before Matt Lawrence fouled John Carew twice in the last 10 minutes and invited the Norwegian to convert two penalties of his own.
Carew's seventh and eighth goals of a largely underwhelming season spared a strong Villa side another 30 minutes of football four days before Sunday's Carling Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.
Relief was etched across O'Neill's face as the Northern Irishman celebrated reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time as a manager, with a trip to Reading on Sunday week the prize.
Villa ultimately deserved to go through but it was difficult not to feel sympathy for Crystal Palace. Neil Warnock's side were under siege for much of the first half but television replays showed that Martin Atkinson, the referee, should have awarded a goal-kick and not a corner in the lead-up to Gabriel Agbonlahor's headed opener. That Villa's late equaliser at Selhurst Park had arrived in similar circumstances, poured salt into the Palace wounds.
"As always these corners that are goal-kicks crop up, don't they?" Warnock said mischievously. "I knew that Nick Carle kicked it on to the player's left ankle and that it had gone out for a goal-kick. You could see from the halfway line where the fourth official was standing. I don't understand how referees can't see things like that. It's only a little thing but it's a goal. It does my head in at times."
The Palace manager was evasive about his future, refusing to deny speculation linking him with the Queens Park Rangers job. He maintained that he will travel to Doncaster on Friday for the Championship match the next day but is expected to step down shortly afterwards. His name was chanted before and during the game by the sizeable contingent of Palace supporters here and for a brief period it looked as though he might mastermind a Cup upset.
Stephen Warnock's lunge on Alan Lee presented Ambrose with the chance to register his 17th goal of the season at a time when Palace were growing in confidence. Lawrence, however, pressed the self-destruct button, tugging at Carew's shirt to give the forward the chance to level before later clattering into him from behind.
"I'm particularly pleased for the players. I didn't see anyone shirking anything at all before Sunday," O'Neill said. "And I think that speaks volumes for the team."
Source: guardian.co.uk
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Carew's seventh and eighth goals of a largely underwhelming season spared a strong Villa side another 30 minutes of football four days before Sunday's Carling Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.
Relief was etched across O'Neill's face as the Northern Irishman celebrated reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time as a manager, with a trip to Reading on Sunday week the prize.
Villa ultimately deserved to go through but it was difficult not to feel sympathy for Crystal Palace. Neil Warnock's side were under siege for much of the first half but television replays showed that Martin Atkinson, the referee, should have awarded a goal-kick and not a corner in the lead-up to Gabriel Agbonlahor's headed opener. That Villa's late equaliser at Selhurst Park had arrived in similar circumstances, poured salt into the Palace wounds.
"As always these corners that are goal-kicks crop up, don't they?" Warnock said mischievously. "I knew that Nick Carle kicked it on to the player's left ankle and that it had gone out for a goal-kick. You could see from the halfway line where the fourth official was standing. I don't understand how referees can't see things like that. It's only a little thing but it's a goal. It does my head in at times."
The Palace manager was evasive about his future, refusing to deny speculation linking him with the Queens Park Rangers job. He maintained that he will travel to Doncaster on Friday for the Championship match the next day but is expected to step down shortly afterwards. His name was chanted before and during the game by the sizeable contingent of Palace supporters here and for a brief period it looked as though he might mastermind a Cup upset.
Stephen Warnock's lunge on Alan Lee presented Ambrose with the chance to register his 17th goal of the season at a time when Palace were growing in confidence. Lawrence, however, pressed the self-destruct button, tugging at Carew's shirt to give the forward the chance to level before later clattering into him from behind.
"I'm particularly pleased for the players. I didn't see anyone shirking anything at all before Sunday," O'Neill said. "And I think that speaks volumes for the team."
Source: guardian.co.uk
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Tottenham Hotspurs 4-0 Bolton: King Roman double again
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Tottenham Hotspur Bolton Wanderer denude 4-0 at White Hart Lane in the FA Cup continued on Wednesday (24/2/2010). Two goals created from the results of suicide Trotters children.
Hotspur's management to dominate this fight. Proven, Roman Pavlyuchenko bought up two goals at once. This Hotspur striker led his team oversee the game with goals at minutes 23. Not yet 15 minutes to roll, goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen in fact commit suicide.
Harry Redknapp troops instantly excited and increasing potential attacks. Back into the second half belonged to the home team.
Again, the numbers pan Hotspur result misinterpretation. This time, the Irish national team midfielder Joey O'Brien embarrass myself with an own goal, when only three minutes of the second half going.
3-0 position seemed to make Lilywhites crazy. Back Pavlyuchenko contributed two goals and finished with a winning fight.
Meanwhile in the other match, Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace uprooted. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor appears as the executor of the opening after the first half ended without goals. In contrast, Manchester City's off having fun because it silenced Stoke City 1-3.
FA Cup Match Results, Wednesday (24/2/2010):
Stoke City 3 to 1 Manchester City
West Bromwich A. 2 to 3 Reading
Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace
Tottenham H. 4-0 Bolton Wanderers
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Hotspur's management to dominate this fight. Proven, Roman Pavlyuchenko bought up two goals at once. This Hotspur striker led his team oversee the game with goals at minutes 23. Not yet 15 minutes to roll, goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen in fact commit suicide.
Harry Redknapp troops instantly excited and increasing potential attacks. Back into the second half belonged to the home team.
Again, the numbers pan Hotspur result misinterpretation. This time, the Irish national team midfielder Joey O'Brien embarrass myself with an own goal, when only three minutes of the second half going.
3-0 position seemed to make Lilywhites crazy. Back Pavlyuchenko contributed two goals and finished with a winning fight.
Meanwhile in the other match, Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace uprooted. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor appears as the executor of the opening after the first half ended without goals. In contrast, Manchester City's off having fun because it silenced Stoke City 1-3.
FA Cup Match Results, Wednesday (24/2/2010):
Stoke City 3 to 1 Manchester City
West Bromwich A. 2 to 3 Reading
Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace
Tottenham H. 4-0 Bolton Wanderers
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Fiorentina 1-2 AC Milan: To second position
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AC Milan performed very poorly in the first round of the trip to Fiorentina. If the Rossoneri to win then and up to two league position, it was because of the high spirits on view.
Come to the Fiorentina to continue the pending action in December last, almost swallowed defeat Milan. Diavolo Rosso made many mistakes and made helpless by the game of La Viola in the first round.
As a result during halftime left Milan in a 0-1 position. The ball into the Christian Abiatti net scored by Alberto Gilardino in the 14th minute.
Following several substitutions in the second half, Milan could only perform better. In the eyes of Leonardo, who gained the victory was not just the fruit of a change strategy but also the high morale of the players.
"We fought very hard in the first round while the Fiorentina started very well. Viola continued to press us and make our midfielders do not have room to move," I'm Leonardo after the game.
"After a break, armed with the character and hunger (will win) we came home with a result. In addition to tactics, which gave us victory in this fight is the spirit," continued he quoted from the Italian Football.
Leonardo also specifically to flatter some players who appear unusual in such action. Including Christian Abbiati Dida who fill the position and Ronaldinho who made two assists.
"Abbiati, Ronaldinho and Pato is very decisive, but Mathieu Flamini is also undergoing a great game," added the Brazilian man.
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Come to the Fiorentina to continue the pending action in December last, almost swallowed defeat Milan. Diavolo Rosso made many mistakes and made helpless by the game of La Viola in the first round.
As a result during halftime left Milan in a 0-1 position. The ball into the Christian Abiatti net scored by Alberto Gilardino in the 14th minute.
Following several substitutions in the second half, Milan could only perform better. In the eyes of Leonardo, who gained the victory was not just the fruit of a change strategy but also the high morale of the players.
"We fought very hard in the first round while the Fiorentina started very well. Viola continued to press us and make our midfielders do not have room to move," I'm Leonardo after the game.
"After a break, armed with the character and hunger (will win) we came home with a result. In addition to tactics, which gave us victory in this fight is the spirit," continued he quoted from the Italian Football.
Leonardo also specifically to flatter some players who appear unusual in such action. Including Christian Abbiati Dida who fill the position and Ronaldinho who made two assists.
"Abbiati, Ronaldinho and Pato is very decisive, but Mathieu Flamini is also undergoing a great game," added the Brazilian man.
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CSKA Moscow 1-1 Sevilla: Gonzalez 30m strikes
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Chilean winger Mark Gonzalez scored a 30-metre equaliser for CSKA Moscow to draw 1-1 with Sevilla on the synthetic turf of Luzhniki Stadium.
Alvaro Negredo collected an away goal for Sevilla in the 25th minute, tapping into an empty net after a fast counterattack and cross from Jesus Navas.
Gonzalez levelled in the 66th minute with a left-footed strike that flew into the top corner.
The Russian team were otherwise unable to capitalise on incisive build-up play and will have to score in Spain on March 16 in the second leg to have any chance of progressing to the quarterfinals, a stage neither side have reached before.
"It would have been better to win but this can be considered a good result,'' said Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez, whose late introduction of injured substitute Frederic Kanoute showed the visitors did not want to settle for the draw.
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Alvaro Negredo collected an away goal for Sevilla in the 25th minute, tapping into an empty net after a fast counterattack and cross from Jesus Navas.
Gonzalez levelled in the 66th minute with a left-footed strike that flew into the top corner.
The Russian team were otherwise unable to capitalise on incisive build-up play and will have to score in Spain on March 16 in the second leg to have any chance of progressing to the quarterfinals, a stage neither side have reached before.
"It would have been better to win but this can be considered a good result,'' said Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez, whose late introduction of injured substitute Frederic Kanoute showed the visitors did not want to settle for the draw.
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Intermilan 2-1 Chelsea: Milito,Kalou,Cambiasso score
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Jose Mourinho got one over his former club as Inter Milan beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League last 16, first leg clash at the San Siro.
Inter striker Diego Milito scored after just three minutes when he easily turned John Terry and fired in at the near post from six metres, prompting little reaction from Mourinho who had promised not to celebrate.
The Londoners dominated a thrilling game for long spells and Salomon Kalou deservedly equalised on 51 minutes with a 20-metre shot before Esteban Cambiasso soon put the hosts back ahead after his first shot was blocked.
In the night's other game CSKA Moscow came from behind to draw 1-1 with Spanish side Sevilla, leaving the return leg in two weeks time delicately poised.
Visiting keeper Petr Cech was carried off on a stretcher in the second half with a suspected knee injury but Carlo Ancelotti, who spent eight years at the San Siro as AC Milan coach, will be confident of turning the tie around in the second leg on March 16.
"I think on the balance of play, possession, the shots we had, we were the stronger team," Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard told Britain’s ITV.
"We knew they like to soak up pressure and they got the early goal which made it easier for them but we've got an away goal and with a performance like that in London we've got a great chance."
Just like rivals AC Milan in their defeat by Manchester United on the same pitch last week, Serie A champions Inter got off to a good start.
Thiago Motta threaded the ball forward and Samuel Eto'o miscontrolled it before strike partner Milito confirmed his excellent form this season by cutting in from the left and beating Cech at the near post.
Steady heads
Chelsea's heads failed to drop despite the vast roar from the Inter crowd and they were soon troubling keeper Julio Cesar, playing despite being shaken in a car crash early this week.
A Michael Ballack piledriver forced the Brazilian into his best save and Didier Drogba rattled the bar with a vicious free kick.
Kalou, included on the left with Florent Malouda employed at left back, then had a strong shout for a penalty turned down on the stroke of half-time after a challenge by Walter Samuel five metres out.
The Ivorian had his reward after 51 minutes when Julio Cesar failed to stop his curling shot through a crowd of players.
Argentine Cambiasso then grabbed the winner, blasting in at the second attempt from the edge of the box.
Mourinho did not gloat over taking a slender advantage to London in three weeks time.
"Of course I am happy inside," said the Portuguese.
"Because as a professional I want to win and as a professional I want to win more trophies than anyone else.
"There were no surprises from us tonight and Chelsea didn't have any either.
"We are evenly matched sides. Chelsea are not better than us, they have different qualities just as we do."
Source: aljazeera.net
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Inter striker Diego Milito scored after just three minutes when he easily turned John Terry and fired in at the near post from six metres, prompting little reaction from Mourinho who had promised not to celebrate.
The Londoners dominated a thrilling game for long spells and Salomon Kalou deservedly equalised on 51 minutes with a 20-metre shot before Esteban Cambiasso soon put the hosts back ahead after his first shot was blocked.
In the night's other game CSKA Moscow came from behind to draw 1-1 with Spanish side Sevilla, leaving the return leg in two weeks time delicately poised.
Visiting keeper Petr Cech was carried off on a stretcher in the second half with a suspected knee injury but Carlo Ancelotti, who spent eight years at the San Siro as AC Milan coach, will be confident of turning the tie around in the second leg on March 16.
"I think on the balance of play, possession, the shots we had, we were the stronger team," Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard told Britain’s ITV.
"We knew they like to soak up pressure and they got the early goal which made it easier for them but we've got an away goal and with a performance like that in London we've got a great chance."
Just like rivals AC Milan in their defeat by Manchester United on the same pitch last week, Serie A champions Inter got off to a good start.
Thiago Motta threaded the ball forward and Samuel Eto'o miscontrolled it before strike partner Milito confirmed his excellent form this season by cutting in from the left and beating Cech at the near post.
Steady heads
Chelsea's heads failed to drop despite the vast roar from the Inter crowd and they were soon troubling keeper Julio Cesar, playing despite being shaken in a car crash early this week.
A Michael Ballack piledriver forced the Brazilian into his best save and Didier Drogba rattled the bar with a vicious free kick.
Kalou, included on the left with Florent Malouda employed at left back, then had a strong shout for a penalty turned down on the stroke of half-time after a challenge by Walter Samuel five metres out.
The Ivorian had his reward after 51 minutes when Julio Cesar failed to stop his curling shot through a crowd of players.
Argentine Cambiasso then grabbed the winner, blasting in at the second attempt from the edge of the box.
Mourinho did not gloat over taking a slender advantage to London in three weeks time.
"Of course I am happy inside," said the Portuguese.
"Because as a professional I want to win and as a professional I want to win more trophies than anyone else.
"There were no surprises from us tonight and Chelsea didn't have any either.
"We are evenly matched sides. Chelsea are not better than us, they have different qualities just as we do."
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Stoke City 1-1 Manchester City: Whelan score,Faye sent-off
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Abdoulaye Faye was shown a straight red card after the break following a dour first half but Glenn Whelan fired the home side ahead after 72 minutes.
And Stoke looked to be headed for their seventh home win of the season until Barry responded quickest to poke home with five minutes remaining before Ryan Shawcross saw his 95th-minute header dubiously ruled out.
Roberto Mancini faced a selection headache before kick-off with Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy out and Shaun Wright-Phillips, Stephen Ireland and Martin Petrov, who all eventually made the bench, struggling to shrug off knocks.
And the visitors, who had lost their previous two away games at Hull City and Everton, were slow out of the blocks, with Stoke dictating the opening exchanges.
Man City failed to deal with a long Rory Delap throw but were let off the hook with Shay Given collecting a tame shot in a crowded box before Delap saw his shot from the edge of the area blocked while Whelan volleyed over.
And Faye saw his powerful header nodded over the bar by Joleon Lescott in what proved to be the best chance of the half.
But City weathered the storm, with Micah Richards and Lescott, playing his third game since returning from injury, particularly strong at the back during the opening 45 minutes.
Faye was Stoke's star man during the first half, performing his limited duties to perfection.
But the former Newcastle defender was sent for an early bath by referee Alan Wiley after miscontrolling a long City clearance and subsequently hauling down Emmanuel Adebayor.
Credit to Stoke, though, as Tony Pulis's troops refused to lie down and Ricardo Fuller had a penalty appeal turned down after a tangle of legs with Barry.
And their wholehearted approach paid dividends when a catalogue of errors handed them the advantage.
Man City failed to deal with Delap's cross from the left and, after Adam Johnson's attempted clearance ended in an air-shot, Whelan fired a 22-yard strike at the flapping Given, who pushed the ball into his own net.
City began to get a stranglehold on the game with substitute Wright-Phillips proving a menace down the right.
But the equaliser came in fortunate circumstances when Adebayor rose to nod on to Barry, whose side-footed volley hit the post only for the ball to fall to the former Aston Villa captain who turned it home despite lying in the heap on the floor with Shawcross.
And there was still time in a frantic finish for Shawcross to have his towering header disallowed for a foul on Given as Stoke searched for what would have been an unlikely but deserved win.
George Scott / Eurosport
Source: uk.eurosport.com
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And Stoke looked to be headed for their seventh home win of the season until Barry responded quickest to poke home with five minutes remaining before Ryan Shawcross saw his 95th-minute header dubiously ruled out.
Roberto Mancini faced a selection headache before kick-off with Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy out and Shaun Wright-Phillips, Stephen Ireland and Martin Petrov, who all eventually made the bench, struggling to shrug off knocks.
And the visitors, who had lost their previous two away games at Hull City and Everton, were slow out of the blocks, with Stoke dictating the opening exchanges.
Man City failed to deal with a long Rory Delap throw but were let off the hook with Shay Given collecting a tame shot in a crowded box before Delap saw his shot from the edge of the area blocked while Whelan volleyed over.
And Faye saw his powerful header nodded over the bar by Joleon Lescott in what proved to be the best chance of the half.
But City weathered the storm, with Micah Richards and Lescott, playing his third game since returning from injury, particularly strong at the back during the opening 45 minutes.
Faye was Stoke's star man during the first half, performing his limited duties to perfection.
But the former Newcastle defender was sent for an early bath by referee Alan Wiley after miscontrolling a long City clearance and subsequently hauling down Emmanuel Adebayor.
Credit to Stoke, though, as Tony Pulis's troops refused to lie down and Ricardo Fuller had a penalty appeal turned down after a tangle of legs with Barry.
And their wholehearted approach paid dividends when a catalogue of errors handed them the advantage.
Man City failed to deal with Delap's cross from the left and, after Adam Johnson's attempted clearance ended in an air-shot, Whelan fired a 22-yard strike at the flapping Given, who pushed the ball into his own net.
City began to get a stranglehold on the game with substitute Wright-Phillips proving a menace down the right.
But the equaliser came in fortunate circumstances when Adebayor rose to nod on to Barry, whose side-footed volley hit the post only for the ball to fall to the former Aston Villa captain who turned it home despite lying in the heap on the floor with Shawcross.
And there was still time in a frantic finish for Shawcross to have his towering header disallowed for a foul on Given as Stoke searched for what would have been an unlikely but deserved win.
George Scott / Eurosport
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OL Lyon 1-0 Real Madrid: Makoun stunning shot
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Lyon picked up their third successive home win over Real after the Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun drove a stunning 25-metre shot into the top corner of the net in the 47th minute.
Earlier Ronaldo tried to set up Gonzalo Higuain in the box with a clever back-heel but Lyon's defenders reacted more quickly than the Argentine striker.
Sidney Govou went close for Lyon with two early volleys and the hosts almost broke the deadlock before the interval when a superb long-range volley by Cesar Delgado hit the post.
Makoun put the home team in front soon after the restart and Lisandro Lopez almost made it 2-0 when he shot just wide. Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris then saved a deflected shot by Ronaldo and another attempt by Higuain from close range.
"It was a very physical match, Lyon played with a lot of passion and they covered the ground well and marked us very well,'' Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini said.
"The result is not good for us, we've conceded a goal without scoring. We will need a very disciplined performance to turn this round, but I have faith in my players.''
The second leg is in three weeks at the Bernabeu stadium, with defender Marcelo and Xabi Alonso suspended after collecting yellow cards.
Source: aljazeera.net
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Earlier Ronaldo tried to set up Gonzalo Higuain in the box with a clever back-heel but Lyon's defenders reacted more quickly than the Argentine striker.
Sidney Govou went close for Lyon with two early volleys and the hosts almost broke the deadlock before the interval when a superb long-range volley by Cesar Delgado hit the post.
Makoun put the home team in front soon after the restart and Lisandro Lopez almost made it 2-0 when he shot just wide. Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris then saved a deflected shot by Ronaldo and another attempt by Higuain from close range.
"It was a very physical match, Lyon played with a lot of passion and they covered the ground well and marked us very well,'' Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini said.
"The result is not good for us, we've conceded a goal without scoring. We will need a very disciplined performance to turn this round, but I have faith in my players.''
The second leg is in three weeks at the Bernabeu stadium, with defender Marcelo and Xabi Alonso suspended after collecting yellow cards.
Source: aljazeera.net
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AC Milan 2-3 Manchester United: Rooney double
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Manchester United supporters may have been chanting: "There's only one David Beckham," but at the San Siro there was only one Wayne Rooney.
Two headers from Rooney helped Manchester United to a 3-2 victory at AC Milan in the Champions League last-16 first leg, as United came from behind to score a crucial away win.
A spectacular goal by Jean Makoun gave Olympique Lyon a 1-0 win over Real Madrid, handing the Spaniards their first away defeat in this season's competition.
Nine-time champions Real, who last reached the quarter-finals in 2004, dominated possession but failed to create many chances despite Cristiano Ronaldo's efforts up front.
United made sure they spoiled David Beckham's first ever appearance against his old club after the former England captain - on loan to Milan from the Los Angeles Galaxy - had provided the free kick that led to Milan's early goal in the first leg match.
United defender Patrice Evra half cleared Beckham's free kick and the ball came to Ronaldinho who scored with a deflected shot.
Paul Scholes equalised with a 36th minute miskick from Darren Fletcher's cross. The midfielder missed the ball with his right foot but it struck his left leg and the ricochet took it past surprised goalkeeper Dida.
Veteran United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar had to make top quality saves from Andrea Pirlo's long range free kick and Ronaldinho's curling drive before Rooney struck twice at the other end.
He headed home a cross by Antonio Valencia in the 66th minute and was left unmarked to head powerfully home from Darren Fletcher's cross from the left in the 74th.
Facing United for the first time since moving to Real Madrid in 2003, Beckham was replaced by Clarence Seedorf after 71 minutes and left the field to applause from United fans.
Seedorf added a second for Milan when he turned home Ronaldinho's cross in the 85th minute but the seven-time European champions need a convincing win at Old Trafford to make it to the quarter-finals.
Michael Carrick was sent off in injury time for a second yellow and will miss the second leg on March 10.
Source: aljazeera.net
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Two headers from Rooney helped Manchester United to a 3-2 victory at AC Milan in the Champions League last-16 first leg, as United came from behind to score a crucial away win.
A spectacular goal by Jean Makoun gave Olympique Lyon a 1-0 win over Real Madrid, handing the Spaniards their first away defeat in this season's competition.
Nine-time champions Real, who last reached the quarter-finals in 2004, dominated possession but failed to create many chances despite Cristiano Ronaldo's efforts up front.
United made sure they spoiled David Beckham's first ever appearance against his old club after the former England captain - on loan to Milan from the Los Angeles Galaxy - had provided the free kick that led to Milan's early goal in the first leg match.
United defender Patrice Evra half cleared Beckham's free kick and the ball came to Ronaldinho who scored with a deflected shot.
Paul Scholes equalised with a 36th minute miskick from Darren Fletcher's cross. The midfielder missed the ball with his right foot but it struck his left leg and the ricochet took it past surprised goalkeeper Dida.
Veteran United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar had to make top quality saves from Andrea Pirlo's long range free kick and Ronaldinho's curling drive before Rooney struck twice at the other end.
He headed home a cross by Antonio Valencia in the 66th minute and was left unmarked to head powerfully home from Darren Fletcher's cross from the left in the 74th.
Facing United for the first time since moving to Real Madrid in 2003, Beckham was replaced by Clarence Seedorf after 71 minutes and left the field to applause from United fans.
Seedorf added a second for Milan when he turned home Ronaldinho's cross in the 85th minute but the seven-time European champions need a convincing win at Old Trafford to make it to the quarter-finals.
Michael Carrick was sent off in injury time for a second yellow and will miss the second leg on March 10.
Source: aljazeera.net
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Juventus 3-2 Genoa: Del Piero record
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Juventus finally able to end the famine stage victories in Serie A, after the 3-2 win over Genoa. This was Juve's first victory after eight consecutive action does not get the full numbers.
Compete at the Olimpico Turin, Mistress must perform an all-out serving Genoa who also played quite well. Penalty lucky captain Alessandro Del Piero made Turin public can see the team back pride to win.
Genoa playing quite nicely at the beginning of the first round. Proven, Marco Rossi directly thrilling Gianluigi Buffon's goal in minute 16. An attack well created by the middle row of Genoa.
Robert Acquafresca get direct feedback and send the ball into the heart of Juve defense. Rossi free-standing, calmly executing the ball to open the numbers.
Behind one goal to make Juve had no choice but to increase the intensity of the attacks. Finally, Amauri Carvalho able to equalize the numbers in 42 minutes. A mature cross, released Martin Caceres, Carvalho is in a position still able gore the ball. This is the first goal from Brazilian striker since last October 28, 2009.
In the second round, more walked exciting action. Del Piero Juve could take 2-1 lead in minute 62. Diego Ribas assist the ball struck by the captain to conquer Marco Amelia. Unfortunately only one minute apart, Rossi defeating Buffon returned for a second time. This time Rossi maximize bait Giandomenico Mesto, to convert the number to be 2-2.
Del Piero finally closed the match 3-2 through a 12th-kick right. The referee pointed to the white spot after melakuan violations Sokratis Papastrathopoulos to Del Piero. Quietly, this Juventus veteran to outwit Amelia crucial victory for his team.
With this victory Juventus rise to the fifth position of the standings with 38 points from 24 games. While Genoa held on the ninth position with 35 points.
Lineup:
Juventus: 1 Gianluigi Buffon (G), 33 Nicola Legrottaglie (CD), 3 Giorgio Chiellini (CD-L), 15 Jonathan Zebina (CD-R), 22 Mohamed Sissoko (CM-L), 26 Antonio Candreva (CM-R ), 28 Diego (AM), 29 Paolo De Ceglie (LM), 2 MartÃn Cáceres (RM), 10 Alessandro Del Piero (CF-L), 11 Carvalho De Oliveira Amauri (CF-R)
Genoa: 32 Marco Amelia (G), 3 Dario Dainelli (CD), 26 Salvatore Bocchetti (CD-L), 15 Sokratis Papastrathopoulos (CD-R), 21 Alberto Zapater (CM-L), 7 Marco Rossi (CM-R ), 4 Domenico Criscito (LM), 20 Giandomenico Mesto (RM), 9 Robert Acquafresca (ST), 14 Giuseppe Sculli (CF-L), 19 David Suazo (CF-R)
daylifeCompete at the Olimpico Turin, Mistress must perform an all-out serving Genoa who also played quite well. Penalty lucky captain Alessandro Del Piero made Turin public can see the team back pride to win.
Genoa playing quite nicely at the beginning of the first round. Proven, Marco Rossi directly thrilling Gianluigi Buffon's goal in minute 16. An attack well created by the middle row of Genoa.
Robert Acquafresca get direct feedback and send the ball into the heart of Juve defense. Rossi free-standing, calmly executing the ball to open the numbers.
Behind one goal to make Juve had no choice but to increase the intensity of the attacks. Finally, Amauri Carvalho able to equalize the numbers in 42 minutes. A mature cross, released Martin Caceres, Carvalho is in a position still able gore the ball. This is the first goal from Brazilian striker since last October 28, 2009.
In the second round, more walked exciting action. Del Piero Juve could take 2-1 lead in minute 62. Diego Ribas assist the ball struck by the captain to conquer Marco Amelia. Unfortunately only one minute apart, Rossi defeating Buffon returned for a second time. This time Rossi maximize bait Giandomenico Mesto, to convert the number to be 2-2.
Del Piero finally closed the match 3-2 through a 12th-kick right. The referee pointed to the white spot after melakuan violations Sokratis Papastrathopoulos to Del Piero. Quietly, this Juventus veteran to outwit Amelia crucial victory for his team.
With this victory Juventus rise to the fifth position of the standings with 38 points from 24 games. While Genoa held on the ninth position with 35 points.
Lineup:
Juventus: 1 Gianluigi Buffon (G), 33 Nicola Legrottaglie (CD), 3 Giorgio Chiellini (CD-L), 15 Jonathan Zebina (CD-R), 22 Mohamed Sissoko (CM-L), 26 Antonio Candreva (CM-R ), 28 Diego (AM), 29 Paolo De Ceglie (LM), 2 MartÃn Cáceres (RM), 10 Alessandro Del Piero (CF-L), 11 Carvalho De Oliveira Amauri (CF-R)
Genoa: 32 Marco Amelia (G), 3 Dario Dainelli (CD), 26 Salvatore Bocchetti (CD-L), 15 Sokratis Papastrathopoulos (CD-R), 21 Alberto Zapater (CM-L), 7 Marco Rossi (CM-R ), 4 Domenico Criscito (LM), 20 Giandomenico Mesto (RM), 9 Robert Acquafresca (ST), 14 Giuseppe Sculli (CF-L), 19 David Suazo (CF-R)
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Barcelona: First defeat
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Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 2-1 at Atletico Madrid.
The Catalans went behind for the first time this term through an early Diego Forlan strike before Simao Sabrosa made it two with a free kick.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled a goal back for Barca late in the first half but the second half was scoreless as the champions failed to increase their two-point lead over chasing Real Madrid.
Deportivo Coruna lost 2-0 at Espanyol on Sunday and missed another opportunity to break into the Spanish Primera Division top four.
The Galicians fell behind when Joan Verdu netted at the near post just before the break and their cause was further hindered when midfielder Antonio Tomas was sent off for elbowing just after the restart.
Jose Callejon's curling effort sealed victory for 11th-placed Espanyol and left Depor occupying sixth spot with 35 points from 22 matches.
He dedicated the goal to Daniel Jarque, his former teammate and captain who died last year after suffering a heart attack.
Malaga beat Racing Santander 3-0 with goals from Weligton, Salvador Caicedo and Victor Obinna.
Santander's Mohamed Tchite was sent off in the 79th minute for dissent.
Luis Fabiano scored the winner as Sevilla beat Osasuna 1-0.
In the 35th minute Diego Capel raced down the left wing, cut inside and crossed for the Brazil striker to score with a powerful low header.
Sevilla have 39 points to replace Mallorca in fourth position.
Almeria's Fernando Soriano scored an injury-time goal to draw 2-2 with Getafe and Valladolid drew 1-1 with Zaragoza.
Sporting Gijon and Valencia drew 1-1 and Villarreal beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1.
Source: aljazeera.net
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The Catalans went behind for the first time this term through an early Diego Forlan strike before Simao Sabrosa made it two with a free kick.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled a goal back for Barca late in the first half but the second half was scoreless as the champions failed to increase their two-point lead over chasing Real Madrid.
Deportivo Coruna lost 2-0 at Espanyol on Sunday and missed another opportunity to break into the Spanish Primera Division top four.
The Galicians fell behind when Joan Verdu netted at the near post just before the break and their cause was further hindered when midfielder Antonio Tomas was sent off for elbowing just after the restart.
Jose Callejon's curling effort sealed victory for 11th-placed Espanyol and left Depor occupying sixth spot with 35 points from 22 matches.
He dedicated the goal to Daniel Jarque, his former teammate and captain who died last year after suffering a heart attack.
Malaga beat Racing Santander 3-0 with goals from Weligton, Salvador Caicedo and Victor Obinna.
Santander's Mohamed Tchite was sent off in the 79th minute for dissent.
Luis Fabiano scored the winner as Sevilla beat Osasuna 1-0.
In the 35th minute Diego Capel raced down the left wing, cut inside and crossed for the Brazil striker to score with a powerful low header.
Sevilla have 39 points to replace Mallorca in fourth position.
Almeria's Fernando Soriano scored an injury-time goal to draw 2-2 with Getafe and Valladolid drew 1-1 with Zaragoza.
Sporting Gijon and Valencia drew 1-1 and Villarreal beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1.
Source: aljazeera.net
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United: Nani sent-off
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Manchester United failed to reach the full rate when come to the headquarters of Aston Villa, Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Play in Villa Park, Manchester United were held 1-1 in Premier League continued.
MU left first when Carlos Cuéllar ripped nets Edwin Van der Sar in the 19th minute. Defender's host conquered the number one goalkeeper MU through world class header. Meanwhile, Red Devils scored a reply came from an own goal the host players, James Collins, in minute 23.
Chelsea had the first opportunity in the second round by Antonio Valencia. Actually the ball he could shift gears towards Ryan Giggs, but Valencia Villa tried to rip his own net. Consequently disappointing because the ball just bounced into the goal.
56 minutes back Red Devils opened up opportunities. Through soccer corner Michael Carrick give feedback on Wayne Rooney. Unfortunately, the ball still can be blocked by Luke Young and the return failed to create the second goal that night MU.
This could not be separated from Nani sent-off since the first round to make MU working hard with Rooney. Nani received a red card in the 29th minute as to tackle to use both feet.
MU manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who seemed exasperated with the effort to try to give Rooney a new injection through Dimitar Berbatov.
Berbatov's lay-in greetings in 74 minutes to replace Ryan Giggs who seemed injured. Unfortunately the effort futile. Until the long whistle, the score remained 1-1 for both teams.
These results make the MU only collected one point. Now, the Red Devils collected 57 points and still stay in top two standings.
Line-up:
Aston Villa: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young, Petrov, Ashley Young, Milner, Delph, Downing, Agbonlahor, Guzan, Sidwell, Carew, Delfouneso, Davies, Salifou, Beye
MU: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Brown, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Rooney, Giggs, Foster, Neville, Owen, Berbatov, Park, Valencia, Gibson
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MU left first when Carlos Cuéllar ripped nets Edwin Van der Sar in the 19th minute. Defender's host conquered the number one goalkeeper MU through world class header. Meanwhile, Red Devils scored a reply came from an own goal the host players, James Collins, in minute 23.
Chelsea had the first opportunity in the second round by Antonio Valencia. Actually the ball he could shift gears towards Ryan Giggs, but Valencia Villa tried to rip his own net. Consequently disappointing because the ball just bounced into the goal.
56 minutes back Red Devils opened up opportunities. Through soccer corner Michael Carrick give feedback on Wayne Rooney. Unfortunately, the ball still can be blocked by Luke Young and the return failed to create the second goal that night MU.
This could not be separated from Nani sent-off since the first round to make MU working hard with Rooney. Nani received a red card in the 29th minute as to tackle to use both feet.
MU manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who seemed exasperated with the effort to try to give Rooney a new injection through Dimitar Berbatov.
Berbatov's lay-in greetings in 74 minutes to replace Ryan Giggs who seemed injured. Unfortunately the effort futile. Until the long whistle, the score remained 1-1 for both teams.
These results make the MU only collected one point. Now, the Red Devils collected 57 points and still stay in top two standings.
Line-up:
Aston Villa: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young, Petrov, Ashley Young, Milner, Delph, Downing, Agbonlahor, Guzan, Sidwell, Carew, Delfouneso, Davies, Salifou, Beye
MU: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Brown, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Nani, Rooney, Giggs, Foster, Neville, Owen, Berbatov, Park, Valencia, Gibson
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Everton 2-1 Chelsea: Super Saha
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At Goodison Park, Chelsea were in control when Malouda scored after 17 minutes by latching onto Didier Drogba's header from goalkeeper Petr Cech's long clearance.
But Louis Saha exposed Chelsea's weakness from set pieces by heading in a 33rd-minute equaliser from Landon Donovan's cross, which dropped over Frank Lampard.
Donovan won a penalty before half time after being clipped in the area by Ricardo Carvalho, but Saha's spotkick was saved by Cech.
But Saha found the net again in the 75th after connecting with a long ball that was misjudged by Chelsea captain John Terry.
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But Louis Saha exposed Chelsea's weakness from set pieces by heading in a 33rd-minute equaliser from Landon Donovan's cross, which dropped over Frank Lampard.
Donovan won a penalty before half time after being clipped in the area by Ricardo Carvalho, but Saha's spotkick was saved by Cech.
But Saha found the net again in the 75th after connecting with a long ball that was misjudged by Chelsea captain John Terry.
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Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool: Diaby header hero
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Abou Diaby was the hero at the Emirates Stadium when his 72nd minute header revived Arsenal's hopes of playing a major role in the English Premier League title race with a 1-0 victory over rivals Liverpool.
Arsene Wenger's side had collected just one point from their previous three games but their crucial home win ensured they maintained the pressure on Chelsea and Manchester United who both missed out on vital points.
"We believe in our title chances and you could see that Chelsea again lost tonight and Manchester United dropped points, it is still open,'' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.
"I don't see any mathematical reason why we shouldn't believe.''
Arsenal created the better first half opportunities and should have been ahead after just seven minutes when the unmarked William Gallas headed over from Fabregas's free-kick.
Fabregas burst forward to collect a neat back heel from Nicklas Bendtner and was brought down by Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel on the edge of the visitors' box.
The free-kick was wasted, but the move appeared to show Arsenal the way through the Reds back-line.
In the second half Andrey Arshavin served early notice of Arsenal's more positive approach when he fired a firm shot into the side netting from a tight angle.
Liverpool responded in kind, carving out a good chance for the advancing Lucas that ended with the young Brazilian mirroring Bendtner's miss of the first half.
Moments later Gallas produced an outstanding last-ditch tackle to deny David Ngog who had been sent clear from the halfway line by Steven Gerrard's pass and the balance of the clash appeared to have shifted in the visitors' favour.
Arsenal then dominated the crucial period of the game that culminated in Diaby's goal.
Tomas Rosicky should have done much better when he found himself bearing down on Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina and Bendtner was unlucky to see Daniel Agger hack his goalbound shot to safety.
Bendtner played the ball wide to Rosicky who delivered the perfect cross for Diaby to head home from six yards out.
Source: aljazeera.net
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Arsene Wenger's side had collected just one point from their previous three games but their crucial home win ensured they maintained the pressure on Chelsea and Manchester United who both missed out on vital points.
"We believe in our title chances and you could see that Chelsea again lost tonight and Manchester United dropped points, it is still open,'' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.
"I don't see any mathematical reason why we shouldn't believe.''
Arsenal created the better first half opportunities and should have been ahead after just seven minutes when the unmarked William Gallas headed over from Fabregas's free-kick.
Fabregas burst forward to collect a neat back heel from Nicklas Bendtner and was brought down by Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel on the edge of the visitors' box.
The free-kick was wasted, but the move appeared to show Arsenal the way through the Reds back-line.
In the second half Andrey Arshavin served early notice of Arsenal's more positive approach when he fired a firm shot into the side netting from a tight angle.
Liverpool responded in kind, carving out a good chance for the advancing Lucas that ended with the young Brazilian mirroring Bendtner's miss of the first half.
Moments later Gallas produced an outstanding last-ditch tackle to deny David Ngog who had been sent clear from the halfway line by Steven Gerrard's pass and the balance of the clash appeared to have shifted in the visitors' favour.
Arsenal then dominated the crucial period of the game that culminated in Diaby's goal.
Tomas Rosicky should have done much better when he found himself bearing down on Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina and Bendtner was unlucky to see Daniel Agger hack his goalbound shot to safety.
Bendtner played the ball wide to Rosicky who delivered the perfect cross for Diaby to head home from six yards out.
Source: aljazeera.net
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wigan Athletic 1-1 Stoke City: Scharner, Tuncay score
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Paul Scharner's strike was cancelled by Tuncay Sanli as Stoke denied Wigan a precious victory at the DW Stadium.
The Latics took an early lead when Paul Scharner connected with Charles N'Zogbia's wonderfully-flighted free-kick in the 14th minute.
But Tuncay rose to head home Matthew Etherington's cross 16 minutes from time to ensure it finished honours even.
Although other results meant the draw moved Wigan up two places to 14th in the table, Roberto Martinez's side were the superior side for long spells and now have only one win in their last 10 Barclays Premier League games.
Stoke, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run since the turn of the year to five league games.
Tuncay dispossessed Mohamed Diame in the second minute and made a purposeful run into the box, but the Turkey forward was crowded out and the ball went for a throw.
Rory Delap launched it back into the area where it was only partially cleared to Glenn Whelan, whose shot was deflected wide.
At the other end, Hugo Rodallega was brought down on the edge of the box by Ryan Shawcross and took the free-kick himself, but could only send it straight into the wall.
Jason Scotland made a better attempt on goal in the 10th minute having been fed by James McCarthy, but after cutting inside his man the Trinidad and Tobago striker could not direct his shot on target.
Three minutes later Wigan were ahead. Etherington was booked for obstructing N'Zogbia midway into the Stoke half and the Frenchman sent a beautiful delivery into the box from the free-kick which Scharner headed past the diving Thomas Sorensen.
With their confidence buoyed by the goal, Wigan continued to push forward and after a mazy dribble, Diame had a shot blocked which fell to Rodallega, whose attempt flew over the bar.
But Stoke applied some pressure around the half-hour mark, with Etherington's free-kick causing a goalmouth scramble which was cleared away and Whelan sending a speculative effort over.
Gary Caldwell then received a yellow card for bringing down Tuncay as the Potters striker broke forward, but Robert Huth drilled the free-kick straight into Shawcross, who could not get a decent shot away.
Mamady Sidibe was next to fire wide for Stoke and Tuncay sent a volley into Chris Kirkland's arms after connecting with an Etherington cross.
But as the half drew to a close Wigan went close to extending their advantage, Scharner managing to flick N'Zogbia's corner towards goal from six yards out, but the midfielder was leaning back too much to guide it on target.
Stoke came out for the second half looking determined to pick up the tempo, and after Delap had seen one of his long-throws punched away by Kirkland, Tuncay wasted an opportunity to equalise, miscuing a volley from close range after Huth had nodded down for him.
Tony Pulis threw on Ricardo Fuller - who was arrested at the weekend - after an hour, and a minute later Tuncay unleashed a shot on the turn which was deflected over by substitute Jordi Gomez.
But at the other end, Rodallega almost produced a moment of magic, holding off Shawcross with his back to goal and executing a bicycle kick that looped inches over Sorensen's bar.
Stoke were looking increasingly potent and with just over a quarter of an hour remaining, they found an equaliser through Tuncay.
Etherington played a through-ball to Fuller, who made a lung-bursting run into the box but could only send a cross to the feet of Caldwell.
The defender's clearance went straight back to Etherington, though, who crossed for an unmarked Tuncay to head past Kirkland.
Two minutes later, the Potters almost turned the game around completely as Fuller nodded Etherington's cross back for Sidibe, who saw his header bounce off the crossbar.
Substitute James Beattie then had the chance to seal it for Stoke on the stroke of 90 minutes but Kirkland dived to push his shot away, while Marcelo Moreno - who had also come off the bench - scuffed an effort at the other end.
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The Latics took an early lead when Paul Scharner connected with Charles N'Zogbia's wonderfully-flighted free-kick in the 14th minute.
But Tuncay rose to head home Matthew Etherington's cross 16 minutes from time to ensure it finished honours even.
Although other results meant the draw moved Wigan up two places to 14th in the table, Roberto Martinez's side were the superior side for long spells and now have only one win in their last 10 Barclays Premier League games.
Stoke, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run since the turn of the year to five league games.
Tuncay dispossessed Mohamed Diame in the second minute and made a purposeful run into the box, but the Turkey forward was crowded out and the ball went for a throw.
Rory Delap launched it back into the area where it was only partially cleared to Glenn Whelan, whose shot was deflected wide.
At the other end, Hugo Rodallega was brought down on the edge of the box by Ryan Shawcross and took the free-kick himself, but could only send it straight into the wall.
Jason Scotland made a better attempt on goal in the 10th minute having been fed by James McCarthy, but after cutting inside his man the Trinidad and Tobago striker could not direct his shot on target.
Three minutes later Wigan were ahead. Etherington was booked for obstructing N'Zogbia midway into the Stoke half and the Frenchman sent a beautiful delivery into the box from the free-kick which Scharner headed past the diving Thomas Sorensen.
With their confidence buoyed by the goal, Wigan continued to push forward and after a mazy dribble, Diame had a shot blocked which fell to Rodallega, whose attempt flew over the bar.
But Stoke applied some pressure around the half-hour mark, with Etherington's free-kick causing a goalmouth scramble which was cleared away and Whelan sending a speculative effort over.
Gary Caldwell then received a yellow card for bringing down Tuncay as the Potters striker broke forward, but Robert Huth drilled the free-kick straight into Shawcross, who could not get a decent shot away.
Mamady Sidibe was next to fire wide for Stoke and Tuncay sent a volley into Chris Kirkland's arms after connecting with an Etherington cross.
But as the half drew to a close Wigan went close to extending their advantage, Scharner managing to flick N'Zogbia's corner towards goal from six yards out, but the midfielder was leaning back too much to guide it on target.
Stoke came out for the second half looking determined to pick up the tempo, and after Delap had seen one of his long-throws punched away by Kirkland, Tuncay wasted an opportunity to equalise, miscuing a volley from close range after Huth had nodded down for him.
Tony Pulis threw on Ricardo Fuller - who was arrested at the weekend - after an hour, and a minute later Tuncay unleashed a shot on the turn which was deflected over by substitute Jordi Gomez.
But at the other end, Rodallega almost produced a moment of magic, holding off Shawcross with his back to goal and executing a bicycle kick that looped inches over Sorensen's bar.
Stoke were looking increasingly potent and with just over a quarter of an hour remaining, they found an equaliser through Tuncay.
Etherington played a through-ball to Fuller, who made a lung-bursting run into the box but could only send a cross to the feet of Caldwell.
The defender's clearance went straight back to Etherington, though, who crossed for an unmarked Tuncay to head past Kirkland.
Two minutes later, the Potters almost turned the game around completely as Fuller nodded Etherington's cross back for Sidibe, who saw his header bounce off the crossbar.
Substitute James Beattie then had the chance to seal it for Stoke on the stroke of 90 minutes but Kirkland dived to push his shot away, while Marcelo Moreno - who had also come off the bench - scuffed an effort at the other end.
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Fulham 3-0 Burnley: Murphy, Elm, Zamora score
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Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable win over Burnley at Craven Cottage.
First-half goals from Danny Murphy and David Elm put the home side in control and Bobby Zamora wrapped up all three points with a second-half free-kick.
Burnley, who have yet to win away this season, remain close to the relegation zone.
Fulham engineered the first chance of the game in the seventh minute when Damien Duff's cross shot only just evaded the far post and the waiting Simon Davies.
Duff should have done much better when he got clear of the Burnley defence five minutes later but his cross from the touchline fell behind all the onrushing Fulham attackers.
Burnley responded with Andre Bikey trying his luck from 30 yards. However, his weak effort was well wide of the target.
There was little to enthuse about in a dull opening period although Duff continued to threaten for the home side.
In the 21st minute, Elm tried to curl the ball around Brian Jensen but the Burnley goalkeeper held the ball at the second attempt.
But captain Murphy broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. A cross from Nicky Shorey was headed into his path by Elm and the Fulham midfielder applied a neat finish from six yards.
Burnley almost levelled from the restart but Steven Fletcher's 20-yard angled drive flashed past Mark Schwarzer's right-hand upright.
Dickson Utuhu was denied Fulham's second goal in the 28th minute when his 20-yard shot was brilliantly pushed to safety by Jensen.
But the second goal arrived in the 31st minute when Zamora got the better of Leon Cort only to see his shot parried by Jensen.
However, Elm followed up to slip the loose ball beyond Jensen from six yards for his first goal for the club.
Burnley boss Brian Laws immediately replaced Cort with Chris Eagles.
In the 42nd minute the Clarets almost pulled a goal back when a 25-yard free-kick from Tyrone Mears hit the angle of crossbar and post.
But Fulham remained in charge and Elm could have added to his tally had he not drifted offside moments later.
Zamora was a constant thorn in Burnley's side but required much better support from the midfield.
Schwarzer was called upon to deal with a cross from Wade Elliott in the 45th minute but the Fulham keeper had largely been untroubled in the opening half.
Zamora should have made it three for Fulham five minutes after the interval but his eight-yard shot was brilliantly saved by Jensen.
Seconds later an attempted cross from Duff almost confused Jensen and the Burnley keeper was relieved to see the ball drop onto the top of the net.
But Burnley paid for some woeful defending in the 54th minute when Zamora was fouled by David Edgar on the edge of the Fulham penalty area.
The striker dusted himself down and curled a low free-kick into the bottom corner of the net to make it 3-0 to the home side.
Fulham continued to dominate and Duff had a shot deflected just wide in the 65th minute.
Elm and Zamora were forming a clever partnership in attack and Burnley struggled to cope with their neat approach work.
In the 69th minute Murphy almost worked a shooting chance for himself after threading his way through the Burnley defence but Jensen smothered the danger.
Substitute Stefano Okaka should have made it 4-0 to Fulham in the 78th minute but Jensen pulled off another fine save to deny him.
Okaka then saw a 90th-minute shot flash just the wrong side of the post as Fulham tried to finish with a flourish.
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First-half goals from Danny Murphy and David Elm put the home side in control and Bobby Zamora wrapped up all three points with a second-half free-kick.
Burnley, who have yet to win away this season, remain close to the relegation zone.
Fulham engineered the first chance of the game in the seventh minute when Damien Duff's cross shot only just evaded the far post and the waiting Simon Davies.
Duff should have done much better when he got clear of the Burnley defence five minutes later but his cross from the touchline fell behind all the onrushing Fulham attackers.
Burnley responded with Andre Bikey trying his luck from 30 yards. However, his weak effort was well wide of the target.
There was little to enthuse about in a dull opening period although Duff continued to threaten for the home side.
In the 21st minute, Elm tried to curl the ball around Brian Jensen but the Burnley goalkeeper held the ball at the second attempt.
But captain Murphy broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. A cross from Nicky Shorey was headed into his path by Elm and the Fulham midfielder applied a neat finish from six yards.
Burnley almost levelled from the restart but Steven Fletcher's 20-yard angled drive flashed past Mark Schwarzer's right-hand upright.
Dickson Utuhu was denied Fulham's second goal in the 28th minute when his 20-yard shot was brilliantly pushed to safety by Jensen.
But the second goal arrived in the 31st minute when Zamora got the better of Leon Cort only to see his shot parried by Jensen.
However, Elm followed up to slip the loose ball beyond Jensen from six yards for his first goal for the club.
Burnley boss Brian Laws immediately replaced Cort with Chris Eagles.
In the 42nd minute the Clarets almost pulled a goal back when a 25-yard free-kick from Tyrone Mears hit the angle of crossbar and post.
But Fulham remained in charge and Elm could have added to his tally had he not drifted offside moments later.
Zamora was a constant thorn in Burnley's side but required much better support from the midfield.
Schwarzer was called upon to deal with a cross from Wade Elliott in the 45th minute but the Fulham keeper had largely been untroubled in the opening half.
Zamora should have made it three for Fulham five minutes after the interval but his eight-yard shot was brilliantly saved by Jensen.
Seconds later an attempted cross from Duff almost confused Jensen and the Burnley keeper was relieved to see the ball drop onto the top of the net.
But Burnley paid for some woeful defending in the 54th minute when Zamora was fouled by David Edgar on the edge of the Fulham penalty area.
The striker dusted himself down and curled a low free-kick into the bottom corner of the net to make it 3-0 to the home side.
Fulham continued to dominate and Duff had a shot deflected just wide in the 65th minute.
Elm and Zamora were forming a clever partnership in attack and Burnley struggled to cope with their neat approach work.
In the 69th minute Murphy almost worked a shooting chance for himself after threading his way through the Burnley defence but Jensen smothered the danger.
Substitute Stefano Okaka should have made it 4-0 to Fulham in the 78th minute but Jensen pulled off another fine save to deny him.
Okaka then saw a 90th-minute shot flash just the wrong side of the post as Fulham tried to finish with a flourish.
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Manchester City 2-0 Bolton: Tevez, Adebayor score
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2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday (09/2/2010) , led Manchester City back into the top five positions as the Premier League standings.
After the shock defeat of Hull City last weekend, foster children Roberto Mancini has finally managed to get up. Additional three digits to fulfill the City grades 44 and overtake Tottenham Hotspur (43) ranked fifth.
Argentine striker Carlos Tevez added his goal coffers and brought City ahead in the 31st minute through a penalty point. That's when full back Paul Robinson in violation of Adam Johnson's debut as the starting XI. Without difficulty, Tevez had the ball slip past the guard Jussi Jaaskelainen.
Former Arsenal star Patrick Vieira is also takes his first start since anchored in the City of Manchester Stadium last January. Vieira did not miss the chance to attract sympathy Mancio. French player assists measurable release Emmanuel Adebayor to the bombers who ensure victory in the minutes of the Citizens 73.
City likely to re-thrown from the top five if Tottenham won full points at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wednesday (10/2/2010).
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After the shock defeat of Hull City last weekend, foster children Roberto Mancini has finally managed to get up. Additional three digits to fulfill the City grades 44 and overtake Tottenham Hotspur (43) ranked fifth.
Argentine striker Carlos Tevez added his goal coffers and brought City ahead in the 31st minute through a penalty point. That's when full back Paul Robinson in violation of Adam Johnson's debut as the starting XI. Without difficulty, Tevez had the ball slip past the guard Jussi Jaaskelainen.
Former Arsenal star Patrick Vieira is also takes his first start since anchored in the City of Manchester Stadium last January. Vieira did not miss the chance to attract sympathy Mancio. French player assists measurable release Emmanuel Adebayor to the bombers who ensure victory in the minutes of the Citizens 73.
City likely to re-thrown from the top five if Tottenham won full points at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wednesday (10/2/2010).
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Intermilan 3-0 Cagliari: 10 points clear
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Inter Milan moved 10 points clear of AC Milan at the top of Serie A with a convincing victory over in-form Cagliari.
Winter signing Goran Pandev gave them the perfect start after five minutes' play with Argentinian duo Walter Samuel (20) and Diego Milito (47) wrapping the game up nice and early for Jose Mourinho's men.
The result ended a six-game unbeaten run for Massimiliano Allegri's Cagliari, denting their hopes of European qualification.
The Nerazzurri had won their last eight consecutive home games and the confidence that afforded them showed as they forged ahead in the sixth minute.
Javier Zanetti led an Inter attack and created an opening for Macedonian forward Pandev to score from close range.
To the Sardinians' credit their response was positive as Daniele Conti forced an excellent save from Julio Cesar in the Inter goal with a 25-yard drive.
However, Inter again served notice of their attacking threat with Pandev to the fore in their best moments, first firing in a shot from outside the box which just cleared the crossbar in the ninth minute and then drawing a stunning save from Cagliari goalkeeper Michael Agazzi with a superb volley five minutes later.
The second goal did come in the 20th minute as defender Samuel outjumped Cagliari's Michele Canini to steer home a header.
The match already looked beyond Cagliari, and Brazilian forward Jeda blasted a chance over from 25 yards.
Allegri's men had reason to feel aggrieved in the 34th minute when Alessandro Matri's goal was ruled out for offside, with the visiting team protesting to the referee that Davide Santon's touch had played him on.
Julio Cesar ensured Inter held their two-goal advantage going into the half-time interval as he kept out a Nene volley that seemed destined for the corner of the net.
Two minutes into the second half the game was effectively over as a contest when Pandev linked up with Samuel Eto'o to create a chance for Milito, whose low right-foot shot from 10 yards took his league tally to 14.
A defensive mix-up between Agazzi and Davide Astori almost resulted in an embarrassing goal going against Cagliari just after the hour mark, and Inter came close to a fourth again with just under 20 minutes to go.
Milito shaped to shoot but instead back-heeled the ball towards Pandev, but he could not apply the vital finish to add his second of the game.
The last chance fell Cagliari's way as Matri failed to make contact with Daniele Dessena's dangerous low cross into the Inter box 10 minutes from the end.
For Inter it marked three more points towards what looks like another Scudetto success, with AC Milan dropping points in a goalless draw at Bologna.
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Winter signing Goran Pandev gave them the perfect start after five minutes' play with Argentinian duo Walter Samuel (20) and Diego Milito (47) wrapping the game up nice and early for Jose Mourinho's men.
The result ended a six-game unbeaten run for Massimiliano Allegri's Cagliari, denting their hopes of European qualification.
The Nerazzurri had won their last eight consecutive home games and the confidence that afforded them showed as they forged ahead in the sixth minute.
Javier Zanetti led an Inter attack and created an opening for Macedonian forward Pandev to score from close range.
To the Sardinians' credit their response was positive as Daniele Conti forced an excellent save from Julio Cesar in the Inter goal with a 25-yard drive.
However, Inter again served notice of their attacking threat with Pandev to the fore in their best moments, first firing in a shot from outside the box which just cleared the crossbar in the ninth minute and then drawing a stunning save from Cagliari goalkeeper Michael Agazzi with a superb volley five minutes later.
The second goal did come in the 20th minute as defender Samuel outjumped Cagliari's Michele Canini to steer home a header.
The match already looked beyond Cagliari, and Brazilian forward Jeda blasted a chance over from 25 yards.
Allegri's men had reason to feel aggrieved in the 34th minute when Alessandro Matri's goal was ruled out for offside, with the visiting team protesting to the referee that Davide Santon's touch had played him on.
Julio Cesar ensured Inter held their two-goal advantage going into the half-time interval as he kept out a Nene volley that seemed destined for the corner of the net.
Two minutes into the second half the game was effectively over as a contest when Pandev linked up with Samuel Eto'o to create a chance for Milito, whose low right-foot shot from 10 yards took his league tally to 14.
A defensive mix-up between Agazzi and Davide Astori almost resulted in an embarrassing goal going against Cagliari just after the hour mark, and Inter came close to a fourth again with just under 20 minutes to go.
Milito shaped to shoot but instead back-heeled the ball towards Pandev, but he could not apply the vital finish to add his second of the game.
The last chance fell Cagliari's way as Matri failed to make contact with Daniele Dessena's dangerous low cross into the Inter box 10 minutes from the end.
For Inter it marked three more points towards what looks like another Scudetto success, with AC Milan dropping points in a goalless draw at Bologna.
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Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal: Drogba double strikes
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John Terry remained as inspirational as ever in a Chelsea shirt as the Blues put an end to Arsenal's title dreams.
Stripped of the England captaincy 48 hours earlier and the subject of more lurid headlines about his private life, Terry responded in a typically defiant manner as two first-half goals from Didier Drogba put Chelsea back on top of the Barclays Premier League.
It was perhaps inevitable that Drogba's first goal in the eighth minute arrived courtesy of a glancing header from Terry.
Taunted by Arsenal fans throughout for his alleged affair with French lingerie model Vanessa Perroncel, the former girlfriend of Terry's one-time team-mate Wayne Bridge, the Chelsea captain produced a commanding performance at the heart of the defence.
The victory restored Chelsea's two-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the table and, more significantly, increased the gap over third-placed Arsenal to nine.
The outcome was never in doubt once Chelsea's other talismanic figure had put them in front with a simple volley at the far post.
Drogba's 21st goal of the season was the perfect start for Carlo Ancelotti's side and with their confidence sufficiently rocked, Arsenal failed respond before the Ivory Coast striker added his second.
When Arsenal did manage to get past the imposing Terry, they were woefully wasteful with Andrey Arshavin the main culprit.
In the 20th minute, a delightful chip from Cesc Fabregas found the Russian unmarked inside the penalty area but he volleyed straight at Petr Cech.
Two minutes later Arsenal were handed a lesson in textbook finishing which was to ultimately leave their title dreams in tatters once more.
Chelsea thought they had put Wenger's side out of the race when they defeated the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates last November.
But Chelsea's poor form in December, coupled with a resurgent Arsenal during the same month, all but wiped out an 11-point advantage.
However, the north London club's remaining title chances were dealt a killer blow by Drogba's 22nd goal of the season in the 22nd minute.
Frank Lampard was given the freedom of Stamford Bridge to run 30 yards before supplying the Ivory Coast striker with a simple pass.
The Arsenal defence continued to back-pedal and that was the invitation Drogba required to cut inside from the right and fire a left-foot volley beyond Manuel Almunia.
Chelsea could have increased their advantage but Ashley Cole was denied by Almunia after Lampard's incisive pass had put him clear on goal in the 31st minute.
Arsenal were a different side in the second-half but the task was just too much for them.
Chelsea defended too deep and that allowed Arsenal to press forward in numbers.
Terry was forced to play much of the second period with his thigh heavily strapped after a muscle injury but there was little chance of him deserting his post.
Theo Walcott should have done better when clean through but got caught in two minds and before he could get his shot away, Chelsea's defence cleared the danger.
Cech, who had preserved Chelsea's lead in the first half, was in outstanding form and pulled off another great save to keep out a goalbound Fabregas free-kick.
But as Arsenal overstretched themselves, Chelsea looked for a third.
Michael Ballack went close with an angled drive which flashed beyond the far post on the hour but Cech rescued Chelsea again 11 minutes from time by whipping the ball off the toes of Arsenal substitute Nicklas Bendtner.
Arsenal enjoyed plenty of possession but the final ball was poor and Chelsea, led by the unruffled Terry, were tigerish to the end.
Drogba should have completed a fine hat-trick but his 83rd minute free-kick from 20 yards cannoned back off the crossbar.
In the end, it was of little consequence, leaving Terry to enjoy a welcome moment of elation in front of his adoring fans as Chelsea climbed back to the Premier League summit.
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Stripped of the England captaincy 48 hours earlier and the subject of more lurid headlines about his private life, Terry responded in a typically defiant manner as two first-half goals from Didier Drogba put Chelsea back on top of the Barclays Premier League.
It was perhaps inevitable that Drogba's first goal in the eighth minute arrived courtesy of a glancing header from Terry.
Taunted by Arsenal fans throughout for his alleged affair with French lingerie model Vanessa Perroncel, the former girlfriend of Terry's one-time team-mate Wayne Bridge, the Chelsea captain produced a commanding performance at the heart of the defence.
The victory restored Chelsea's two-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the table and, more significantly, increased the gap over third-placed Arsenal to nine.
The outcome was never in doubt once Chelsea's other talismanic figure had put them in front with a simple volley at the far post.
Drogba's 21st goal of the season was the perfect start for Carlo Ancelotti's side and with their confidence sufficiently rocked, Arsenal failed respond before the Ivory Coast striker added his second.
When Arsenal did manage to get past the imposing Terry, they were woefully wasteful with Andrey Arshavin the main culprit.
In the 20th minute, a delightful chip from Cesc Fabregas found the Russian unmarked inside the penalty area but he volleyed straight at Petr Cech.
Two minutes later Arsenal were handed a lesson in textbook finishing which was to ultimately leave their title dreams in tatters once more.
Chelsea thought they had put Wenger's side out of the race when they defeated the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates last November.
But Chelsea's poor form in December, coupled with a resurgent Arsenal during the same month, all but wiped out an 11-point advantage.
However, the north London club's remaining title chances were dealt a killer blow by Drogba's 22nd goal of the season in the 22nd minute.
Frank Lampard was given the freedom of Stamford Bridge to run 30 yards before supplying the Ivory Coast striker with a simple pass.
The Arsenal defence continued to back-pedal and that was the invitation Drogba required to cut inside from the right and fire a left-foot volley beyond Manuel Almunia.
Chelsea could have increased their advantage but Ashley Cole was denied by Almunia after Lampard's incisive pass had put him clear on goal in the 31st minute.
Arsenal were a different side in the second-half but the task was just too much for them.
Chelsea defended too deep and that allowed Arsenal to press forward in numbers.
Terry was forced to play much of the second period with his thigh heavily strapped after a muscle injury but there was little chance of him deserting his post.
Theo Walcott should have done better when clean through but got caught in two minds and before he could get his shot away, Chelsea's defence cleared the danger.
Cech, who had preserved Chelsea's lead in the first half, was in outstanding form and pulled off another great save to keep out a goalbound Fabregas free-kick.
But as Arsenal overstretched themselves, Chelsea looked for a third.
Michael Ballack went close with an angled drive which flashed beyond the far post on the hour but Cech rescued Chelsea again 11 minutes from time by whipping the ball off the toes of Arsenal substitute Nicklas Bendtner.
Arsenal enjoyed plenty of possession but the final ball was poor and Chelsea, led by the unruffled Terry, were tigerish to the end.
Drogba should have completed a fine hat-trick but his 83rd minute free-kick from 20 yards cannoned back off the crossbar.
In the end, it was of little consequence, leaving Terry to enjoy a welcome moment of elation in front of his adoring fans as Chelsea climbed back to the Premier League summit.
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Birmingham City 2-1 Wolves: Super sub Phillips
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Kevin Phillips came off the bench to earn a victory for Birmingham with a two-goal blast against local rivals Wolves.
Kevin Doyle looked to have given Wolves boss Mick McCarthy the perfect present on his 51st birthday by breaking the deadlock shortly before half-time.
But then 36-year-old Phillips replaced the injured Christian Benitez and struck twice in six minutes to leave the visitors in the bottom three.
It was rough justice for Wolves, who had been a match for Blues for lengthy periods with Doyle a constant threat to the normally solid Blues rearguard.
But Birmingham's battling spirit again surfaced, with midfielder Barry Ferguson driving them on before Phillips' decisive contribution.
There was a minute of applause before the game in memory of former Blues player and manager Gil Merrick, who died earlier in the week aged 88 and rival goalkeepers Joe Hart and Marcus Hahnemann laid wreaths in the two goalmouths.
The home side were the first to settle and a superb pass from Ferguson picked out the run of Lee Bowyer. However, the former England midfielder - who scored the winner in the match between the sides at Molineux earlier in the season - was denied a shooting opportunity by a fine tackle from Ronald Zubar.
Wolves midfielder Michael Mancienne blocked a close-range header from Cameron Jerome after Liam Ridgewell had turned James McFadden's corner back across goal.
Blues forced six corners in the first 15 minutes and, from one of them by Sebastian Larsson, Hahnemann blocked a close-range attempt by Jerome after the ball had bounced back across goal off Benitez.
Hart became the first player to be booked after 25 minutes for bringing down Doyle after the goalkeeper came racing out of his area.
Wolves came more into the game and made use of their extra man in midfield via a 4-5-1 formation - and Zubar wasted a great chance to put them in front after 32 minutes.
A free-kick from the left flank by Matt Jarvis found its way to the unmarked Zubar at the far post - but he sent his header back across goal when he should have at least tested Hart.
Jerome had a third opportunity when a dummy by Benitez allowed him a run at goal but Hahnemann was able to block the low shot with his feet.
Scott Dann was only a couple of feet wide with a low shot on the turn after Hahnemann only half punched clear Larsson's corner.
Kevin Foley volleyed straight at Hart from eight yards out before Doyle put Wolves ahead with his sixth goal of the campaign.
There was an element of good fortune as Jarvis' low centre hit Roger Johnson, ricocheted onto a post and fell perfectly for the striker to convert the rebound - but it was no more than the visitors deserved after overcoming a sticky start.
Wolves continued to look the more impressive and composed and Jarvis had a shot blocked after Mick McCarthy's side had failed to cash in on a three versus two numerical advantage on the counter-attack.
Doyle was making life uncomfortable for Johnson and shot into the side-netting after more good play.
Blues boss Alex McLeish made his first substitution after 63 minutes with Phillips replacing Benitez, who was injured in a challenge by Hahnemann and eventually carried off on a stretcher.
Doyle continued to give the City defence headaches and Dann was booked for a challenge on the Republic of Ireland international.
Wolves newcomer Adlene Guedioura came on for Jones after 67 minutes and a minute later the ineffective Larsson made way for Blues' January capture Craig Gardner. McLeish made his final change after 74 minutes with Keith Fahey replacing McFadden.
Hart got his body behind a shot from Foley and Guedioura was only a couple of feet too high with a 25-yard drive.
Jerome had a shot deflected wide as Blues tried to salvage a point - and then Phillips dramatically turned the game on its head.
With 10 minutes remaining he levelled from close range after Gardner had turned a Fahey centre back across goal.
And Phillips won it in the 85th minute when he chested down Stephen Carr's cross and beat Hahnemann with an angled drive into the corner of the net.
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Kevin Doyle looked to have given Wolves boss Mick McCarthy the perfect present on his 51st birthday by breaking the deadlock shortly before half-time.
But then 36-year-old Phillips replaced the injured Christian Benitez and struck twice in six minutes to leave the visitors in the bottom three.
It was rough justice for Wolves, who had been a match for Blues for lengthy periods with Doyle a constant threat to the normally solid Blues rearguard.
But Birmingham's battling spirit again surfaced, with midfielder Barry Ferguson driving them on before Phillips' decisive contribution.
There was a minute of applause before the game in memory of former Blues player and manager Gil Merrick, who died earlier in the week aged 88 and rival goalkeepers Joe Hart and Marcus Hahnemann laid wreaths in the two goalmouths.
The home side were the first to settle and a superb pass from Ferguson picked out the run of Lee Bowyer. However, the former England midfielder - who scored the winner in the match between the sides at Molineux earlier in the season - was denied a shooting opportunity by a fine tackle from Ronald Zubar.
Wolves midfielder Michael Mancienne blocked a close-range header from Cameron Jerome after Liam Ridgewell had turned James McFadden's corner back across goal.
Blues forced six corners in the first 15 minutes and, from one of them by Sebastian Larsson, Hahnemann blocked a close-range attempt by Jerome after the ball had bounced back across goal off Benitez.
Hart became the first player to be booked after 25 minutes for bringing down Doyle after the goalkeeper came racing out of his area.
Wolves came more into the game and made use of their extra man in midfield via a 4-5-1 formation - and Zubar wasted a great chance to put them in front after 32 minutes.
A free-kick from the left flank by Matt Jarvis found its way to the unmarked Zubar at the far post - but he sent his header back across goal when he should have at least tested Hart.
Jerome had a third opportunity when a dummy by Benitez allowed him a run at goal but Hahnemann was able to block the low shot with his feet.
Scott Dann was only a couple of feet wide with a low shot on the turn after Hahnemann only half punched clear Larsson's corner.
Kevin Foley volleyed straight at Hart from eight yards out before Doyle put Wolves ahead with his sixth goal of the campaign.
There was an element of good fortune as Jarvis' low centre hit Roger Johnson, ricocheted onto a post and fell perfectly for the striker to convert the rebound - but it was no more than the visitors deserved after overcoming a sticky start.
Wolves continued to look the more impressive and composed and Jarvis had a shot blocked after Mick McCarthy's side had failed to cash in on a three versus two numerical advantage on the counter-attack.
Doyle was making life uncomfortable for Johnson and shot into the side-netting after more good play.
Blues boss Alex McLeish made his first substitution after 63 minutes with Phillips replacing Benitez, who was injured in a challenge by Hahnemann and eventually carried off on a stretcher.
Doyle continued to give the City defence headaches and Dann was booked for a challenge on the Republic of Ireland international.
Wolves newcomer Adlene Guedioura came on for Jones after 67 minutes and a minute later the ineffective Larsson made way for Blues' January capture Craig Gardner. McLeish made his final change after 74 minutes with Keith Fahey replacing McFadden.
Hart got his body behind a shot from Foley and Guedioura was only a couple of feet too high with a 25-yard drive.
Jerome had a shot deflected wide as Blues tried to salvage a point - and then Phillips dramatically turned the game on its head.
With 10 minutes remaining he levelled from close range after Gardner had turned a Fahey centre back across goal.
And Phillips won it in the 85th minute when he chested down Stephen Carr's cross and beat Hahnemann with an angled drive into the corner of the net.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Hull City 2-1 Manchester City: Boateng 25 yards volley
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Hull followed up Tuesday's draw with Chelsea by defeating Manchester City to climb out of the relegation zone.
Phil Brown's side had not won since November but were buoyed by their performance against the Blues and deservedly took a 31st-minute lead through the impressive Jozy Altidore.
City then found themselves two down nine minutes after the break thanks to a rocket from George Boateng and, although Emmanuel Adebayor quickly pulled one back, they rarely threatened to equalise.
The talking point before the game was the inclusion in the City side of Wayne Bridge after two months out with a knee injury and amid the fall-out from John Terry's alleged affair with his former partner.
Craig Bellamy and youngster Dedryk Boyata also returned to the City starting XI while January signings Adam Johnson and Patrick Vieira were among the substitutes.
Hull boss Phil Brown named an unchanged XI from the side that drew with Chelsea.
Having booed Terry relentlessly when Chelsea visited the KC Stadium in midweek, the Hull fans also subjected Bridge to some taunts.
It was the hosts, clearly buoyed by their performance against the league leaders, who began the brighter and Altidore won a free-kick 20 yards out when he was felled by Kolo Toure, who picked up a yellow card.
The USA striker had looked lively from the start but his set-piece was deflected behind by the visitors' wall.
Boyata looked nervy and he became the second City defender to be booked inside 20 minutes when he pulled back Altidore after the striker had out-muscled him.
Stephen Hunt's free-kick from the left was headed away but, when it was launched back in, Steven Mouyokolo headed on for Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, who fired wide of the far post from 10 yards.
City simply could not get into their rhythm and it was Hull who deservedly took the lead in the 31st minute.
Boateng played the ball into Vennegoor of Hesselink just inside the area and his lay-off was expertly curled round Shay Given by Altidore for his first Premier League goal.
The visitors finally threatened in the final moments of the half but Mouyokolo did well to block Carlos Tevez's close-range effort and Bridge then saw his shot saved by Boaz Myhill after a neat move down the left.
Hull again came out of the blocks the faster at the start of the second half and Altidore felt he should have had a penalty for a challenge by Nigel de Jong but referee Phil Dowd waved play on.
But the home fans did not have long to wait for a second, and there cannot have been many better goals scored at the KC Stadium.
Hunt's corner, which came after Bridge was beaten for pace by Craig Fagan, was cleared but only as far as Boateng 25 yards out and his beautifully-struck volley flew past Given.
That gave Hull breathing space after only nine minutes of the half but five minutes later City were back in it.
Johnson came on for his debut in place of Stephen Ireland and it was his corner, after Myhill had pushed Tevez's shot round the past, that eventually resulted in Adebayor netting from inside the six-yard box.
City boss Roberto Mancini chose that moment to reintroduce former Arsenal midfielder Vieira to English football in place of Bellamy.
The momentum was now with the visitors and Myhill had to be alert to tip Johnson's free-kick behind while Amr Zaki replaced Altidore for Hull.
The home side were mostly playing on the break and Zaki got away down the left but his shot was easily saved by Given.
Bridge's afternoon ended five minutes early as Mancini sent on Martin Petrov as a final throw of the dice and Johnson then almost caught out Myhill with a cross from the right that the keeper was grateful to see drop behind for a corner.
Tevez's snapshot drew another stop from Myhill while a late barrage ended with Adebayor poking a tame shot at the keeper as Hull celebrated a priceless win.
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Phil Brown's side had not won since November but were buoyed by their performance against the Blues and deservedly took a 31st-minute lead through the impressive Jozy Altidore.
City then found themselves two down nine minutes after the break thanks to a rocket from George Boateng and, although Emmanuel Adebayor quickly pulled one back, they rarely threatened to equalise.
The talking point before the game was the inclusion in the City side of Wayne Bridge after two months out with a knee injury and amid the fall-out from John Terry's alleged affair with his former partner.
Craig Bellamy and youngster Dedryk Boyata also returned to the City starting XI while January signings Adam Johnson and Patrick Vieira were among the substitutes.
Hull boss Phil Brown named an unchanged XI from the side that drew with Chelsea.
Having booed Terry relentlessly when Chelsea visited the KC Stadium in midweek, the Hull fans also subjected Bridge to some taunts.
It was the hosts, clearly buoyed by their performance against the league leaders, who began the brighter and Altidore won a free-kick 20 yards out when he was felled by Kolo Toure, who picked up a yellow card.
The USA striker had looked lively from the start but his set-piece was deflected behind by the visitors' wall.
Boyata looked nervy and he became the second City defender to be booked inside 20 minutes when he pulled back Altidore after the striker had out-muscled him.
Stephen Hunt's free-kick from the left was headed away but, when it was launched back in, Steven Mouyokolo headed on for Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, who fired wide of the far post from 10 yards.
City simply could not get into their rhythm and it was Hull who deservedly took the lead in the 31st minute.
Boateng played the ball into Vennegoor of Hesselink just inside the area and his lay-off was expertly curled round Shay Given by Altidore for his first Premier League goal.
The visitors finally threatened in the final moments of the half but Mouyokolo did well to block Carlos Tevez's close-range effort and Bridge then saw his shot saved by Boaz Myhill after a neat move down the left.
Hull again came out of the blocks the faster at the start of the second half and Altidore felt he should have had a penalty for a challenge by Nigel de Jong but referee Phil Dowd waved play on.
But the home fans did not have long to wait for a second, and there cannot have been many better goals scored at the KC Stadium.
Hunt's corner, which came after Bridge was beaten for pace by Craig Fagan, was cleared but only as far as Boateng 25 yards out and his beautifully-struck volley flew past Given.
That gave Hull breathing space after only nine minutes of the half but five minutes later City were back in it.
Johnson came on for his debut in place of Stephen Ireland and it was his corner, after Myhill had pushed Tevez's shot round the past, that eventually resulted in Adebayor netting from inside the six-yard box.
City boss Roberto Mancini chose that moment to reintroduce former Arsenal midfielder Vieira to English football in place of Bellamy.
The momentum was now with the visitors and Myhill had to be alert to tip Johnson's free-kick behind while Amr Zaki replaced Altidore for Hull.
The home side were mostly playing on the break and Zaki got away down the left but his shot was easily saved by Given.
Bridge's afternoon ended five minutes early as Mancini sent on Martin Petrov as a final throw of the dice and Johnson then almost caught out Myhill with a cross from the right that the keeper was grateful to see drop behind for a corner.
Tevez's snapshot drew another stop from Myhill while a late barrage ended with Adebayor poking a tame shot at the keeper as Hull celebrated a priceless win.
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